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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed his wishes to all Hindu citizens on the occasion of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Other prominent members of the government, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umar, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and Sind Governor Imran Ismail, have also wished a happy Diwali to the Hindu community.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, also welcomed on this occasion Hindu parliamentarians and the Hindu community, describing Pakistan as "a pluralistic country enriched with cultural diversity", Radio Pakistan reported.
The opposition leader in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif, also wished the Hindu community the opportunity, saying that its members are equal citizens of Pakistan.
The president of the PML-N said that the rights of non-Muslims were constitutionally enshrined and guaranteed by Islam, and that members of minority communities had played an important role in the formation, defense, construction and development of Pakistan.
He added that the PML-N would continue to play its role in protecting the rights of non-Muslims.
PPP President Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also conveyed his greetings to Hindu communities around the world and to Pakistan on the eve of Diwali.
Pakistani border officials also exchanged a treat with their Indian counterparts at the Wagah border to mark this festive occasion.
Twenty-one days after "Dussehra", a festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, one of the most anticipated festivals among Hindus, Diwali, is celebrated to mark the day Lord Rama returned home. after his 14 years of exile.
Diwali is a colorful five-day festival that includes candle lighting, worship, celebrations and prayers.
Diwali is celebrated in more than 10 countries: Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago, Suriname, Singapore, Fiji, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the houses are being cleaned and windows are open to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Candles and lamps are lit inside and outside each house as greetings to Lakshmi.
All celebrations end at dawn and people then visit friends, family and exchange sweets and gifts.
