President and Prime Minister of Pakistan Extend Eid Greetings to Nation

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the blessed occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, have extended their heartfelt greetings to the entire Pakistani nation. In their separate messages, they emphasized that this day teaches lessons of joy, gratitude, brotherhood, and compassion.

According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted that Eid-ul-Fitr teaches the importance of unity and solidarity, encouraging everyone to foster unity, support one another, and contribute to steering Pakistan toward progress and prosperity. He also prayed for the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, pleading Allah Almighty to grant them freedom and bless them with the joy of Eid soon.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted that Pakistan currently faces threats from both internal and external enemies. He stressed the need to avoid all forms of extremism, hatred, and sectarianism. To ensure the nation’s integrity and stability, he called for unity and vigilance to prevent any conspiracy from succeeding. Shehbaz Sharif stated that the government is making every effort to achieve economic recovery, maintain peace and order, and ensure social stability.

The Prime Minister commended the sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and extended solidarity to the bereaved families of the martyrs. He also prayed for the martyrs of the Jaffar Express train incident. Shehbaz Sharif further urged people to remember their oppressed brothers and sisters of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, who are engaged in their struggle for freedom. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for them and urged the international community to act swiftly to halt human rights violations and deliver justice to these innocent Muslims.