![]() The Taliban have yet to be recognised by the international community. The majority of Pakistan's Hindu population is settled in Sindh province where they share culture, traditions and language with their Muslim fellows.Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that it is critical to incentivising the Taliban for Afghanistan's new authorities to keep their pledges made after seizing power in Kabul last month. Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. ![]() Special poojas (worship) will be held in different temples while sweets will also be distributed among people during the observance of the religious festival, Geo News reported.Īpart from Karachi, Lahore, and other major cities, festivities will also be held in Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Hala, Tando Adam, and Shahdadpur, it added. " Pakistani Hindus are celebrating Diwali across the country with zeal and fervour, with families decorating their houses and temples with colourful lights. The PPP chairman said the philosophy of his party is also "to fight against darkness, injustices and inequality in the country. "We need to understand the message of Diwali, which teaches us that no matter how powerful evil is, its defeat at the hands of unwavering determination and constant struggle is inevitable, he said in a statement. Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto also extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community. ![]() "May the festival of lights be the source of peace, love and joy around the world! he tweeted. ![]() ![]() Leader of the Opposition and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif also wished the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the occasion. Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar and Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari also extended the Diwali greetings to the minority community members. More than 4 million Pakistani Hindus also celebrate the festival with religious devotion. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |