PM Shehbaz extends Eidul Azha greetings to military, political leadership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sent Eidul Azha greetings to the military and political leadership and hailed the armed forces for their professional capabilities, sacrifices and services for national security.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister called on Chief of Defense and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf to convey Eid greetings and best wishes.

“The Prime Minister praised the professionalism and unwavering commitment of the armed forces and said the nation was proud of its brave soldiers and their sacrifices in defense of the country,” it said.

He also prayed for Pakistan’s security, development and prosperity while hailing troops performing defense duties during Eid holidays.

The chief of defense forces and service chiefs thanked the prime minister for his Eid greetings and good wishes, the statement added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz also held separate telephone conversations with senior government, constitutional and political figures to exchange Eidul Azha greetings, Radio Pakistan reported.

The Prime Minister called on President Asif Ali Zardari, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Punjab Chief Minister Ali Maryam Chief Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab Murdh, Chief Minister, Sarfra Sin Murdh, Chief Nawaz. Bugti and Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Gulbar Khan and conveyed Eid greetings.

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He also exchanged Eid greetings with Abdul Aleem Khan of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, Khalid Magsi of Balochistan Awami Party and Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao of Qaumi Watan Party.

The Prime Minister prayed for Pakistan’s peace, progress, prosperity and stability and for unity and harmony among the nation.

During the talks, views were exchanged on the overall political situation in the country, while emphasis was placed on effective coordination and cooperation between the federation and the provinces.

The Prime Minister said the federal government in collaboration with all provinces and federating units would continue to take all possible steps to provide maximum relief to the people.