Islamabad: The First Lady of Pakistan, Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari, has conveyed her greetings and best wishes to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the occasion of Diwali. She emphasized the festival's importance in fostering unity and celebrating cultural heritage.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari, reflecting on her Sindhi heritage, highlighted the contributions of the Hindu community to the province's culture and Pakistan's national life. She noted the festival's significance in celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and its alignment with the teachings of poets like Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Sachal Sarmast, who championed love and human dignity beyond religious boundaries.

Emphasizing Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's vision of a diverse and inclusive Pakistan, the First Lady called for the protection and celebration of religious festivals with joy and security. She also invoked the legacy of her mother, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, in advocating for equality and respect for all citizens.

In her message, she encouraged the sharing of Diwali's warmth through acts of kindness and care, wishing peace, happiness, and prosperity for all.