'Happy Diwali': PM Imran greets Pakistan's Hindu citizens
Hindus are celebrating the Festival of Lights on Sunday
Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: FILE
Prime Minister Imran Khan extended his greetings to the country's Hindu citizens who are celebrating Diwali over the weekend.
The premier conveyed his wishes with a simple message on Twitter.
Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also took to Twitter wishing Hindus on the festival.
Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is being celebrated on Sunday.
Hindus make up four per cent of Pakistan's total population with over eight million citizens belonging to the faith.
Festivities kicked off in Karachi with a ceremony and prayer service organised at Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, located in Soldier Bazaar.
Members of the Hindu community have decorated their houses and temples with lights, candles and lamps on the festive occasion, and the celebration of the festival of lights.
The premier conveyed his wishes with a simple message on Twitter.
Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also took to Twitter wishing Hindus on the festival.
Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is being celebrated on Sunday.
Hindus make up four per cent of Pakistan's total population with over eight million citizens belonging to the faith.
Festivities kicked off in Karachi with a ceremony and prayer service organised at Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, located in Soldier Bazaar.
Members of the Hindu community have decorated their houses and temples with lights, candles and lamps on the festive occasion, and the celebration of the festival of lights.