President Zardari expresses solidarity with Palestinians, Kashmiris during Eid address

ISLAMABAD: In an address to the nation on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, President Asif Ali Zardari expressed solidarity with the Palestinians and called for an immediate ceasefire and aid delivery to Gaza on Wednesday.

During the address, the president condemned Israel’s actions as a serious violation of human rights. He stated that “the entire Pakistani nation expresses its solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza and Palestine”.

Read more: Shawwal moon sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Fitr on Wednesday

“The international community must ensure an immediate ceasefire and aid delivery to Gaza. Israel’s cruelty, brutality and genocide is the most serious violation of human rights”, he said in his address.

Zardari also shed light on the struggles and oppression of Kashmiris in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He reiterated Pakistan’s “unwavering support” for their cause and pledged continued “moral, diplomatic, and political support” to the Kashmiris.

“The entire nation of Pakistan stands with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters”, he said.

In his address to the entire nation, Zardari congratulated Pakistanis and wider Muslim community on Eid-ul-Fitr. He hoped that the day would bring “hopes of happiness, peace, and security” for everyone.

The president reminded the nation to be grateful to “Allah Almighty for blessing us” and to help the “deprived sections of the society” as Eid-ul-Fitr “is a day of sharing happiness and sacrifice”.

While conceding the nation “needed to” overcome a lot of “obstacles”, Zardari stated that he prayed for “the well-being and prosperity of every Pakistani”, and “may Allah bless our nation”.

Read more: PM Shehbaz calls Turkish President Erdogan to exchange Eid greetings

The president concluded his speech with prayers for the “well-being and prosperity” for all.

Balochistan Chief Minister’s Eid address

Meanwhile in Quetta, the Chief Minister of Baclohistan Sarfraz Bugti delivered an Eid address, extending his wishes to Muslims worldwide. “Eid-ul-Fitr signifies joy for all Muslims,” he said.

The CM encouraged everyone to put aside their differences and embrace unity. Bugti also urged people to help those less fortunate. “Let us include in our celebrations those who cannot afford it. This day serves as a reminder of unity, to set aside our differences,” he said in his speech.

The Baloch CM concluded his address with “may Allah protect Pakistan and the entire Muslim community”.