The Hindu community across Pakistan celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. In Karachi, at least 500 Hindu men, women and children attended a Diwali gathering at the Swami Narayan temple, which was illuminated and decorated with buntings to mark the occasion. There was a grand display of fireworks by youngsters. Nearby houses also wore a festive look with colourful “rangoli” on the floors in many compounds.