Envoy Asim Iftikhar offers Eid prayers at Stade Garges-les-Gonesse


Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and staff members at Pakistan Embassy today offered Eid prayers at Stade Garges-les-Gonesse with thousands of Muslim community members including Pakistanis and others.

During the Eid festivities, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad had the opportunity to interact with people from various walks of life .

He appreciated the presence of the Mayor of the city and exchanged Eid greetings.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz visits Social Welfare Complex in Lahore


Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited “Chaman,” “Affiat,” and “Dar-ul-Falah” centers at the Social Welfare Complex in Township, Lahore today.

She cuts Eid cakes and shared them with special children.

On this occasion, she directed to take measures to send elderly women on Hajj.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan re-elected to a key UN body on crime prevention


Pakistan has been unanimously re-elected to a key United Nations body, which deals with all aspects of crime prevention, including violence against children and illicit arms trade.

The election to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice took place at a session of Economic and Social Council, the economic arm of the United Nations.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Armed Forces extend heartfelt Eid wishes to all citizens


The armed forces of Pakistan have extended heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes to all citizens of Pakistan.

In an ISPR message, it was stated that for a soldier, the true essence of Eid lies in the pride of serving on the frontlines, safeguarding our nation, away from loved ones and the festivities of Eid. The armed forces prayed for the blessings of Allah upon the beloved homeland, ushering in peace and prosperity.

On this auspicious occasion, let us reflect upon the unwavering courage of our national heroes, serving as a beacon of inspiration for both the Armed Forces of Pakistan and the entire nation.

The ISPR said we remain eternally grateful to these brave souls and their families for their sacrifices. Let us pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan, who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland, ensuring its safety and sovereignty.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President, PM extend Eid greetings to Muslim Ummah


President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr and urged them to show compassion and generosity and share their happiness with the poor and needy.

In a message, the President prayed to Allah Almighty to bring immense blessings, happiness, peace and security to everyone on this blessed day.

Asif Ali Zardari said the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr sends us the message that as a nation we are determined to overcome challenges, extend a helping hand to the needy and ready to work for a bright and prosperous future for everybody.

He called for making an effort to become a united and strong nation by showing brotherhood and tolerance and ensuring social and economic justice and mutual unity and solidarity.

The President, on behalf of the Pakistani nation, he expressed solidarity with the oppressed Muslims of Gaza and Palestine..

He impressed upon the international community to ensure immediate peace i
n Gaza and provision of assistance to the Palestinians. He said the oppression, barbarity and genocide by Israel is the gravest violation of human rights.

Asif Ali Zardari further said that, on this occasion of happiness, we should not forget the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He assured that the entire Pakistani nation stands with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters.

The President said Pakistan would continue moral, diplomatic and political support to Kashmiris for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute according to the United Nations resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people.

In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this day marks the end of Ramazan, a month of immense blessings, spiritual growth, forgiveness, patience, tolerance and resilience.

The Prime Minister said the underlying message of Eid is that of solidarity, compassion, generosity and harmony and inspires us to build a peaceful and prosperous society. While we enjoy the celebratory delight of t
his great occasion, we must not forget the least fortunate amongst us. He appealed to the entire nation to help those around who deserve our support so that they could also share the joys of this occasion.

Paying rich tribute to martyrs, Shehbaz Sharif said we should also remember those, who have sacrificed their lives so that the nation lives in peace and tranquility. He said the entire nation salutes the gallant veterans who work tirelessly to protect country’s borders, maintain internal security and contribute to peacekeeping missions abroad. They deserve our utmost respect and recognition.

Shehbaz Sharif also urged Muslims around the world to remember their Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are facing the worst kind of atrocities of the occupation forces and they will be constrained to enjoy the joys of Eid. We all pray to Almighty Allah to ease their difficulties.

Source: Radio Pakistan