Pakistani showbiz actress Amar Khan is facing severe criticism on social media for her bold dressing during Diwali celebrations. As in previous years, members of the entertainment industry joined their Hindu colleagues in celebrating the festival, sharing pictures from the occasion on social media. These photos, showing celebrities with bindis on their foreheads while celebrating […]
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PM urges unity on Diwali, vows to guard minority rights
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community and other religious minorities, calling the festival a “beautiful message of joy, peace and tolerance” and reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting minority rights. Addressing a special ceremony at the Prime Minister’s House that included senior religious and diplomatic figures, members of […]
Bilawal, Sindh CM extend greetings to Hindu community on Diwali
Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended warm greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the joyous occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, hope, and renewal. He said in his message that Diwali reminds us that light always triumphs over darkness, and truth, peace, and […]
Hindus celebrate Diwali; Punjab CM extends greetings
The Hindu community across the globe, including in Lahore and various parts of Pakistan, celebrated the festival of Diwali on Monday with deep religious devotion and traditional fervor. Special ceremonies were held in temples across the country to mark the occasion. In Lahore, celebrations took place at Krishna Mandir on Ravi Road, while in Karachi, […]
Hindu Community Celebrates Diwali Across Pakistan with Joy and Devotion
LAHORE: The Hindu community in Pakistan and across the world is celebrating the festival of Diwali today with religious zeal and enthusiasm, marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Special ceremonies are being held in temples across Pakistan to commemorate the occasion. As part of the celebrations, devotees light traditional clay […]
Air Pollution in New Delhi Soars to 16 Times WHO Limit After Diwali
NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi was engulfed in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe limit, posing serious health risks to its residents. Home to over 30 million people, New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan region are routinely […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz Extend Diwali Greetings to Hindu Community
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the occasion of the Diwali festival. In his message, President Zardari said the festival of Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, reminding everyone of […]
Govt extends Diwali greetings to Hindu community
On behalf of the Government of Sindh, Spokesperson. Sukhdev Hemnani has extended warm greetings to the Hindu community on the joyous occasion of Diwali, wishing peace, prosperity and happiness to all those celebrating across Sindh and beyond. Mr Hemnani highlighted that continuing its tradition, Sindh Government declared public holiday for the Hindu community on Diwali […]
President greets Hindu community on Diwali
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the Hindu community in Pakistan and abroad on the joyous occasion of Diwali. In a message on the occasion of Diwali, he said, “As our Hindu citizens and millions around the world celebrate Diwali, this festival reminds us of the triumph […]
Gold Smuggling Rises in India
NEW DELHI – Gold smuggling into India has increased in recent weeks as the country prepares for Dhanteras and Diwali, according to government and industry sources. After import duties on gold were reduced to 6% from 15% last year, smuggling had fallen, but the recent spike in global prices and limited supply has renewed illicit […]