LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended heartfelt greetings to Hindu brothers and sisters on the occasion of Diwali.
The chief minister paid tribute to the Hindu community for its active role in the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. She reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the vision of Quaid-e-Azam regarding the freedom and rights of minorities.
“Diwali’s lamps spread the light of love. We are not only committed to protecting the rights of Hindu brothers and sisters and other minorities but also determined to ensure their rightful share in every sphere of life,” she said.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan was a beautiful bouquet of different faiths, whose followers lived together in an atmosphere of brotherhood and harmony.
“We are rapidly moving towards a society in Punjab where love and tolerance will become our identity,” she said, adding that Hindus and all other minorities were the beautiful colours of Pakistan, which would never be allowed to fade.
The chief minister said financial assistance was being provided to minorities through the Special Minority Card.
She said Minority Virtual Police Stations had also been established under the Safe Punjab Vision to protect the rights and ensure the security of minority communities.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Punjab had the distinction of becoming the first province to approve the Sikh Marriage Act. The long-pending Hindu Marriage Act 2017 had also been approved, she added.
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