Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday greeted all Pakistanis and the Muslim community at the beginning of the new Islamic year, saying it began with the news of a peaceful resolution to the major dispute between Iran and the United States, and expressed hope for global peace.
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar 1448 Hijri, began today, while Ashura will be observed on June 26.
Iran and the US recently agreed to a peace deal brokered by Pakistan, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The development has been welcomed by world leaders, who hailed the breakthrough deal aimed at ending the three-month conflict in the Middle East and praised Pakistan for its mediating role.
According to a statement issued by the prime minister’s office, the prime minister prayed that the new year would bring peace and prosperity not only to the Muslim world but to all of humanity.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the beginning of the new Islamic year 1448.
تمام اهليان وطان و مسلم امه كو نویی اسلامی سال 1448 حجری ک اونگا کی کاوش کی کاوش۔
Allāh تعالی که ہوزر دعا گو هین که يه نیا سال نه شرک علم اسلام بلکان بلکان تعالی لیتی امن و کشفیلی کی… pic.twitter.com/k7smmLlm9v
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) June 16, 2026
“May every day of 1448 AH become a guarantee of peace and security, tolerance, mutual harmony, peaceful coexistence and protection of humanity all over the world,” the prime minister said.
He expressed satisfaction that the beginning of the Islamic year coincided with the news of a peaceful resolution of the major dispute between Iran and the United States.
“The entire nation deserves congratulations for the success of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace,” he said, adding that the strategy of understanding and peaceful diplomacy was in accordance with Islamic teachings and the noble example of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).
The Prime Minister said that the new year served as a reminder of the great event of the migration of the Holy Prophet.
“Among the most significant achievements of the Hijrah was the foundation of an exemplary society and state based on Islamic teachings. The ideal state changed human history and laid the foundation for a system built on faith, justice, equality, brotherhood and service to humanity,” he added.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz said the migration taught the values of brotherhood, sacrifice, mutual trust, discipline, justice and collective responsibility.
“Lasting solutions to our problems lie in following these principles and the noble example of the Prophet,” he added.
The prime minister said the beginning of Muharram also reminded Muslims of the tragedy of Karbala, where the grandson of the Holy Prophet, Imam Hussain, along with his devoted companions, made an “unprecedented sacrifice with unwavering faith and courage” against oppression and tyranny.
“At the start of the new year, we renew our resolve to remain steadfast in supporting the rights of suffering people around the world, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine and Occupied Kashmir,” he said.
Calling for national unity and collective responsibility, the Prime Minister urged citizens to promote honesty, hard work, mutual respect and tolerance in their individual and collective lives.
“Through our conduct and actions, we will play a positive role in Pakistan’s progress, stability and prosperity,” he said, praying that God would make the new year an harbinger of goodness, blessings, peace and prosperity for Pakistan, the Muslim world and the entire world.
