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The prime minister said Pakistan\u2019s Hindu community was a valuable part of the society, playing a positive role in social harmony, economic development and prosperity, as well as peaceful coexistence.<br \/>\nHe said that the Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed religious freedom and human rights for all citizens without any discrimination based on color, race, religion, or belief, and that the Government of Pakistan was the guardian of the constitutional rights of all minorities. In this context, the government took multiple initiative including the Policy for Interfaith Harmony (2025) and the Strategy for Religious Tolerance (2025), he added.would receive guidance on rescheduling their appointments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday greeting the Hindu community celebrating their religious festival Holi, stressed the need for national-level efforts to promote interfaith dialogue, protection of worship places, and fostering of mutual respect in the society. \u201cLet us renew our national resolve today to continue our joint efforts for a peaceful, inclusive, and 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