President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm wishes to the citizens of Pakistan and the global community for the New Year and expressed hopes for a year marked by the elimination of hunger, poverty, conflict, terrorism, crime, sectarianism and social inequality. in 2025.
In a message to the nation, President Zardari urged the public to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year and draw lessons that will pave the way for a brighter and more prosperous future.
He emphasized the importance of unity, discipline and hard work as basic principles for solving the pressing problems of the nation. The President also emphasized the importance of investing in the country’s youth, calling them the foundation of Pakistan’s future. He called for the provision of resources and opportunities to help young people reach their full potential.
He further emphasized the need to focus on supporting the disadvantaged sections of the society to ensure inclusive progress for Pakistan.
As the new year begins, he urged the nation to resolve to work hard for public service, peace and stability. “I pray to Allah that the new year will be a year of success for the country,” the president concluded.
In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz urged the nation to work together for a better and stronger Pakistan in 2025.
“I pray that the sun of 2025 will rise with the promise of progress and prosperity for our country Pakistan. I also pray that in the new year we will correct our individual and collective mistakes made in the past year and make a fresh start and usher in a new bright future,” he said.
Shehbaz Sharif said that the past year was the worst year in terms of ongoing atrocities in the Middle East and in India’s illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
“Our oppressed brothers and sisters have suffered under the brutality of the Indian occupation forces,” he said, while expressing hope that the Middle East crisis and the Kashmir issue would witness a peaceful resolution this year.
Referring to the country’s economic situation, the Prime Minister said that 2024 was a remarkable year for Pakistan as the country avoided insolvency and progressed, overcoming economic challenges with resilience and determination.
He said the government had taken tough but crucial measures to avert economic collapse, restore macroeconomic stability, manage fiscal deficits and strengthen our reserves.
Referring to other obstacles, the Prime Minister noted that Pakistan has been dealing with a resurgence of terrorism in the last year. “However, our valiant armed forces, with their unwavering dedication and immense sacrifices, remain committed to ensuring a peaceful future for the nation,” he added.
PM Shehbaz called upon the nation to pledge at the beginning of the new year that they would not hesitate to make any sacrifice to make this country the Pakistan of Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Iqbal.
“This country is the trust of our people, we will join our blood and sweat in its protection and development. I pray that 2025 will be a year of happiness and immense happiness for our nation. Long live Pakistan!” he said.
