Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz celebrated Diwali in Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz celebrates Diwali in Pakistan

Islamabad (Pakistan) – During the ceremony, CM Maryam Nawaz announced issuance of special cards for the minority communities, and the establishment of a Minority Virtual Police Station.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced various initiatives to support minorities in the state as she participated in the Diwali celebrations held at 90-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam. She expressed her determination to safeguard the rights of minorities.

She lit a traditional Diwali lamp and also participated in virtual fireworks. The Punjab CM interacted closely with Hindu women and distributed cheques of Rs 15,000 to 1,400 Hindu families, news agency Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Assuring support to the minority communities while addressing the gathering, she said, “If anyone commits atrocities against minorities, I will stand with the victim. We are all Pakistanis, and Diwali symbolizes peace, harmony, and love.”

Diwali also celebrated in New York

The One World Trade Centre in New York, which is the tallest building in the US, today lit up in colours on the occasion of Diwali. The building displayed ‘diyas’ as the US started celebrating Diwali.

In a social media post, the Consulate General of India in New York stated the festival of lights shines across the globe. New York City schools will be closed on November 1 to celebrate Diwali.

Earlier, The White House hosted a Diwali celebration, honouring Indian Americans’ contributions to the US-India bond. First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House on Monday, inviting Indian Americans from across the United States to attend.

Editorial Perspective

Along with celebrating Diwali Maryam Nawaz must try to protect Hindus left in Pakistan.