On the occasion of Yom-e-Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in separate messages, termed the incident of Karbala as a lasting message of truth, justice and human dignity.
President urges steadfastness
They said that the promotion of inter-sectarian harmony, tolerance and unity is a need of the time. President Asif Ali Zardari said that Yom-e-Ashura is a great day in Islamic history. He said the day teaches patience, steadfastness and truthfulness.
یومِ عاشورہ (10 محرم الحرام 1448ھ) کے موقع پر صدرِ مملکت اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کا قوم کے نام پیغام
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) June 25, 2026
بسم الّلہ الرحمٰن الرحیم
یومِ عاشور اسلامی تاریخ کا ایک عظیم اور بامعنی دن ہے، جو ہمیں صبر، استقامت، ایثار، حق گوئی اور اصولوں پر ثابت قدم رہنے کا درس دیتا ہے۔ یہ دن کئی اہم… pic.twitter.com/ZMMtpq4qDS
He said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the Ahl-e-Bait offered the ultimate sacrifice rather than submitting before falsehood. He described this as a guiding light for the Ummah. He further stressed that people should avoid rumours and inflammatory behaviour and play a positive role in strengthening national unity.
Karbala incident reflects reform of Ummah: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also issued a message. He said that the incident of Karbala represents the reform of the Ummah, revival of the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the principle of enjoining good and forbidding evil. He said the conduct of Imam-e-Aali Maqam shows that sacrifice on principles is superior to submitting before oppression.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا یومِ عاشور 10 محرم الحرام 1448ھ / 26 جون 2026 پر پیغام.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 25, 2026
یومِ عاشور بلا شبہ اسلامی تاریخ کا ایک فکر انگیز دن ہے جو نوع انسانی کو ایمان، صبر و استقامت، ایثار، حق پسندی اور اصلاحِ معاشرہ کے بے مثال اسباق سے روشناس کراتا ہے۔
یہ دن اللہ تعالیٰ کی نصرت،… pic.twitter.com/gQNfezZeQQ
PM urges unity and mutual respect, rejects division; calls for protection of deprived sections
The prime minister appealed to scholars, youth and the wider nation to reject division and disorder, and to adopt mutual respect. He called for safeguarding the rights of deprived sections of society and contributing towards building a united and peaceful nation.
