LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged special care for the flood-affected people and vowed to utilise all measures to provide public relief as nation celebrates Eidul Azha today.
The day started with special prayers held at mosques, Eidgahs, and grounds across the country for the progress and security of the country, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
Acting President Sadiq Sanjarani offered the Eid prayers at the PAF Airbase Samungli Mosque in Quetta. He prayed for the prosperity of the country.
In his message, Acting President Sanjrani said the spirit of sacrifice on Eidul Azha had a universal status and no nation in the world could progress unless it implemented the spirit of sacrifice.
“We should keep all our interests, preferences and prejudices behind us. Now is the time to overcome all our political affiliations and adopt a common plan of action for the development and prosperity of the country,” he stressed, recalling that Pakistan came into being after endless sacrifices.
“On this day, we must remember the creators, martyrs, and protectors of the homeland who sacrificed their lives for the great cause of protection, development, and uplifting of the beloved country,” Sanjrani added.
Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz offered Eid prayers at his Model Town residence in Lahore
In his message, which was released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier felicitated the nation on the auspicious occasion and urged the people to take special care of those who were rendered homeless during last year’s floods.
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