LAHORE: Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab on AI, International Cooperation and Special Initiatives Ali Dar has said that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif is a strong advocate of peace and remains committed to promoting religious harmony, interfaith respect and tolerance across the province.
While addressing a ceremony of Diwali celebration in Lahore and extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the Hindu community on the joyous occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Ali Dar expressed happiness that the vision of Pakistan envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being reflected through practical efforts to promote religious tolerance, mutual respect and harmony in society.
Ali Dar said that Islam teaches peace, love and tolerance. Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and other minority communities living in Pakistan are equal members of society and important contributors to the country’s national development.
He emphasized that Pakistan is a shared homeland for citizens belonging to all religions and faiths, and everyone is entitled to equal rights, dignity and respect.
“We must build a society where every citizen feels free, respected and protected in practising their faith and expressing their identity,” Ali Dar said.
He added that Pakistan’s true beauty lies in the mutual respect, cultural diversity and harmony among all its religions and communities.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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