ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, extended onWednesday greetings to the nation on the eve of the Eidul Azha.
The third spouse of the newly-elected premier, in her message, urged thepublic to stay hopeful for Naya Pakistan, a slogan used by the PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) during its elections campaign.
She prayed to Allah Almighty to bless Pakistan with prosperity in thecoming days.
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan married Bushra Maneka, arespected faith healer in Pakpattan earlier this year after she parted wayswith her former husband Khawar Maneka, a customs officer.
PM KHAN’s MESSAGE
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the spirit of sacrifice is ofuniversal importance and no nation in the world can progress unless itdemonstrates the spirit of sacrifice.
“Observing the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim requires us to exhibit the spiritof sacrifice in all fields of life.
We have to work for the country’s progress, development and welfare byrising above our personal interests, priorities and prejudices,” the primeminister said in a message to nation on the eve of Eid ul Azha.
Imran Khan felicitated the Pakistani nation on the Eid and prayed to AllahAlmighty to accept the prayers and sacrifices offered by the people andmake the same a source of blessings for them.
He said Eid ul Azha was observed in remembrance of the submission of HazratIbrahim and Hazrat Ismail (May Allah be pleased with both of them) beforeAllah Almighty.
The day was set as an eternal example of sacrifice by the prophets of AllahAlmighty, which would be followed till the Day of Judgment.
He said the sacrifice was not about slaying an animal, but submittingbefore the will of the Almighty and surrendering one’s desires in the wayto attain higher objectives.
That spirit, he said, developed an exceptional quality in a person whichhelped him stay steadfast in difficult times and did not let him drift awayfrom the righteous path.
“While celebrating our festivities of Eid, we should remember our brothersand sisters, who are facing the brunt of difficult financial conditions.
We should also be vigilant lest our neighbour misses the joys of Eid,” hesaid.
The prime minister said the builders and defenders of Pakistan should alsonot be forgotten, who had sacrificed their lives for the great mission ofsafeguarding the country.