KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi hosted a Diwali celebration at Governor House, joining members of the Hindu community.
He asserted that strengthening the traditions of religious tolerance and harmony was a shared national commitment, adding that religious harmony was a defining characteristic of Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan, which belonged to people of all faiths. The Constitution guaranteed every citizen religious freedom and equal rights, he added.
Hashmi said minority communities were equal citizens of Pakistan and had made significant contributions to the country’s development and progress. Ensuring their protection and safeguarding their rights was essential, he stressed.
However, Minister of State for Sports Kheial Das Kohistani said the Governor’s decision to celebrate Diwali with the Hindu community reflected the constitutional commitment to protecting minority rights and ensuring equal treatment for all citizens.
Mirza Ishtiaq Baig said the Governor had continued the tradition established by former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif by celebrating Diwali with members of the Hindu community at Governor House.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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