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03-11-2021
By SJA Jafri
KARACHI/ ISLAMABAD: International Lawyers Forum (ILF) along with the Civil Society celebrated the Diwali, the festival of lights at Shri Swaminarayan Temple situated at main M A Jinnah Raod Karachi headed by Chairman Nasir Ahmed Advocate. Dozens of young girls showered flowers on the members of ILF’s delegation arrived at Temple. The program started with the recitation of Holy Quran & National Anthem of Pakistan.
In his address, the Chairman ILF, Nasir Ahmed Advocate congratulated Hindu community, he said that on the occasion of Diwali, today’s public gathering proofs that all Pakistanis form all religions and sects are not only peaceful but their contribution for their own religion as well as others is exemplary and beacon light to follow suit across the world to maintain interfaith and harmony.
Nasir Ahmed Advocate further congratulated Hindu community and stated that to create panic 
and religious conflicts, the enemies of Pakistan attacked our worship places, dargahs, mazaraat, educational institutions, religious gatherings and processions many times but remained unsuccessful because the Pakistanis are the only nation in the world that always raised their voice against injustice and oppression.
Anand Ram Hotwani, the General Secretary of Shri Swaminarayan Trust thanked all gusts and stated that today’s occasion is evidence that there is no restriction for any religion in Pakistan to perform their religious activities according to their sects and believes while the ILF has won the hearts of all Pakistani Hindus through today’s combined function.
The General Secretary of Pakistan Sikh Council, Sardar Amar Singh invited all communities to come to Gurudwara on the occasion of birthday celebration of Baba Gru Nanak.
In his speech, the Bishop of Pakistan, Sadiq Daniel proudly appreciated the efforts of ILF towards interfaith harmony and brotherhood and congratulated all Hindus and ILF for their outstanding contribution.
Prominent religious scholar Allama Sadiq Jafri, Allama Abdul Khaliq, Maulana Qasim, Qari Asim, human and social rights activists Wazir Usman, Khadim Shair Ali, civil society’s representatives Naushad Khowaja, Muhammad Amin, Kashif Al-Noor of Gwadar, Pir Eijaz Hussain and Rehmat Sultan of Gilgit Baltistan, top global Cardiologist Dr Raushni, Dr Lila Ram, paramedic Hassan Ali, renowned social workers Maira Hakim,
Fida Muhammad and Haji Zafar Khan, famed Philanthropist Muhamamd Akhtar alias Gullu Bhai of USA, eminent capitalist Muhammad Adnan, President of Marta Women Football Club and international sports organizer Raees Khan, Colonel Hanif Yuhana and Captain Nasreen of 
Salvation Army, Tribal’s Chief Mir Sardar Yaqoob Baloch, Editor-in-Chief of world most circulated and credible English Daily “Messenger”, Syed Muhammad Taqi Alvi, senior journalist Rashid Khan, Priest Father Shahid, Commando Faqeer of Shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Labour Leader Muhammad Shafique and many other famous dignitaries from different walks of life addressed and congratulated Hindu community during the occasion.
ILF’s senior member Muhammad Iqbal Aziz Advocate, Sadiq Jarchui Advocate, Muhammad Ilyas Advocate, Muhammad Khalid Advocate, Tehseen Manzoor Rajput Advocate, Nuzhat Yasmeen Advocate, Muhammad Hanif Khatri Advocate, Abdul Basit Advocate, Munawwar Khaskhaili Advocate, Syed Jaffer Abbas Jafri Advocate, Rupale Advocate, Syed Zahid Ali Advocate, Ismail Abbasi Advocate, Ameen Abbasi Advocate, Barrister Sardar Habib Baloch, Kulsoom Bilti Advocate, Mehmood Khan Advocate, Bano Advocate, Salman Farhad Advocate, 
Ikram Qureshi Advocate, Abdul Saeed Rajput Advocate, Irfan Abbasi Advocate, Sikandar Ali Arbani Advocate and Khurram Rajput Advocate participated in Diwali.
An especial combined session of prayers for the prosperity, wellbeing and more betterment of country and nation, Pak army’s martyrdoms conducted at the end of session.
The Founder and the Pioneer of Jamshed Foundation Int’l (JFI), Jamshed Ali Khowaja, Advocate distributed sweets and gifts among kids and participants.
Famous TV Anchor Mehwish Raza fulfilled comparing responsibilities.
