ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that upholding the basic objectives of the creation of Pakistan is the responsibility of every citizen.
In his message to nation on commencement of Muharram-ul-Haram, the prime minister stressed for diligently working towards Pakistan’s progress by dismissing mutual animosity, hatred and malice. He said that Pakistan is the only Islamic country and nuclear power that came into being to follow the glowing principles of Islam.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that there was a need for promoting unity, brotherhood and affinity by discouraging mistrust, sectarianism and terrorism so as to gain respect among the comity of nations.
He mentioned that Muharram-ul-Haram reminds that sacrifices, patience, devotion and steadfastness were the high moral values of our forefathers.
The month also explains the Hijrat (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) which developed brotherhood and mutual affinity among the Ansaars and Muhajireen, he said. This sets a guiding principle for the Muslim Ummah to promote unity, love and peace, he added.
The prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty to guide everyone to benefit from the blessings of Muharram-ul-Haram.