By Hina Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday met a delegation of the Hindu community, led by Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Dr Darshan, at the Prime Minister’s Office here on the occasion of Diwali.
The meeting was held at the invitation of Hamza Shahbaz to celebrate the Hindu community’s festival of Diwali.
MNAs Dr Kesoo Mal Kheal Das and Isphanyar M. Bhandara, both belonging to minority communities, were also present on the occasion.
Hamza Shahbaz and members of the delegation cut a cake to mark the festival and exchanged views on ensuring necessary arrangements and facilities for the Hindu community to celebrate Diwali with traditional enthusiasm.
Speaking on the occasion, Hamza Shahbaz appreciated the contributions of the Hindu community to Pakistan’s social, cultural and economic development.
He expressed hope that the Hindu community across the country would celebrate Diwali with full enthusiasm, adding that the festival would serve as a message of peace, goodwill and hope in society.
