President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan and the international community, expressing hopes for a world free from hunger, poverty, war, terrorism, crime, sectarianism, and class divisions in 2025.
In his address to the nation, President Zardari encouraged reflection on the successes and shortcomings of the past year to learn from them and work towards a better future.
He emphasised the importance of unity, discipline, and hard work as essential principles for tackling the nation’s pressing challenges. The President also highlighted the significance of investing in the country’s youth, describing them as the foundation of Pakistan’s future. He urged the provision of resources and opportunities to help young people reach their full potential.
Furthermore, he stressed the need to focus on supporting underprivileged segments of society to ensure inclusive progress for Pakistan.
As the new year begins, he called on the nation to resolve to work diligently 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, PM Shehbaz urged the nation to collectively strive 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 correct our individual and collective mistakes committed in the past year and make a new beginning and start a new bright future,” he said.