President and PM share festive wishes with the nation

On Sunday night, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt Eid ul Fitr greetings to the entire Pakistani nation.

In their separate messages, they highlighted that Eid ul Fitr teaches lessons of joy, gratitude, brotherhood, and compassion.

President Zardari urged everyone to remember those facing economic hardships on Eid, emphasizing that true happiness comes from sharing joy with others.

“We should actively fulfill our obligations of Zakat, charity, and Fitrana so that no needy person is deprived of the happiness of Eid,” said the president.

The president wholeheartedly felicitated the entire nation and the Muslim world on the occasion of Eid.

“This joyous day comes to us after the blessings, worship, and journey of piety during the holy month of Ramadan. Eid ul Fitr is a gift from Allah Almighty, granted to us as a reward for fasting,” said the president.

The president stated that they sought closeness to Allah Almighty, refined their characters, and excelled in good deeds during Ramadan.

“This sacred month teaches us patience, endurance, worship, and compassion for the poor. Now, it is our responsibility to follow these lessons in our daily lives that were learnt during Ramadan and to uphold the virtues of sincerity, honesty, and love in our practical lives,” he further added.

The president noted that the day emphasized unity and solidarity, urging everyone to strengthen these bonds, support one another, and contribute to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.

“We must promote brotherhood among ourselves so that our country emerges as a strong and prosperous nation,” he added.

On the occasion, the president prayed for the freedom of the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, hoping they could celebrate Eid in peace.

He also asked Allah Almighty to accept their fasts and worship and to guide Pakistan toward peace and prosperity.

In his separate message, PM Shehbaz warned that Pakistan faces threats from both internal and external enemies.

He urged the nation to reject all forms of extremism, hatred, and sectarianism. To safeguard the country’s integrity and stability, he called for unity and vigilance to thwart any conspiracy.

The premier stated that the government was striving to achieve economic recovery, uphold peace and order, and ensure social stability.

He praised the armed forces for their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families of the martyrs.

He offered prayers for the martyrs of the Jaffar Express train incident.

PM Shehbaz urged people to remember their oppressed brothers and sisters in Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, who continue their struggle for freedom.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for them and called on the international community to take swift action to stop human rights violations and ensure justice for these innocent Muslims.