Pakistan’s PM Sharif Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings to Military and Political Leaders

Islamabad – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif marked Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday by extending heartfelt greetings to Pakistan’s military leadership and key political figures, reaffirming national unity and acknowledging the sacrifices of security forces.

Eid Greetings to Military Chiefs

The Prime Minister spoke by telephone with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Chief of Air Staff and Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of Naval Staff, conveying his Eid greetings to each of them. Radio Pakistan reported on the conversations.

Sharif also paid tribute to the soldiers and officers serving on Pakistan’s borders, recognizing their dedication to national defense while being away from their families during the Eid celebrations. UrduPoint highlighted this acknowledgment of the security forces’ commitment.

Reaching Across the Political Spectrum

In addition to the military leadership, Prime Minister Sharif extended Eid greetings to a diverse range of political leaders. These included Governors Sardar Saleem Haider Khan (Punjab), Nehal Hashmi (Sindh), Faisal Karim Kundi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), and Jaffar Khan Mandokhail (Balochistan). Dunya News detailed the extensive outreach.

The Prime Minister also connected with Chief Ministers Maryam Nawaz Sharif (Punjab) and Syed Murad Ali Shah (Sindh). Further calls were made to Maulana Fazlur Rehman (Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)), Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui (MQM-Pakistan), Aimal Wali Khan (Awami National Party), Sardar Khalid Hussain Magsi (Balochistan Awami Party), Abdul Aleem Khan (Istehkam-e- Pakistan Party), and Chaudhry Salik Hussain (Pakistan Muslim League-Q).

National Unity and Security

The Prime Minister’s widespread outreach on Eid-ul-Fitr underscores a commitment to national unity and recognizing the contributions of both the armed forces and political leaders in ensuring the security and stability of Pakistan. The gesture aims to foster a spirit of collaboration and goodwill across the country during the festive occasion.