NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Reaffirms Commitment to Protection of Minority Rights on Diwali

Islamabad, October 20, 2025:
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended warm greetings to Hindu parliamentarians and members of the Hindu community across Pakistan and around the world on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

“Diwali is a festival of peace, love, and lights,” the Speaker said in his message, noting that the celebration symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and reflects the spirit of harmony among communities.

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that followers of all religions in Pakistan enjoy equal rights as enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan. He reaffirmed that the Parliament is fully committed to protecting the rights of all religious communities living in the country.

The Speaker further stated that national cohesion and interfaith harmony are vital for Pakistan’s stability and progress, appreciating the significant contribution of minority communities in the country’s development and nation-building efforts.

“Every citizen in Pakistan is free to live according to their faith, beliefs, and traditions,” he added, reiterating that tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding form the foundation of a peaceful and progressive society.