President, PM call for forging unity to fight terrorism on Youm-e-Ashur

ISLAMABAD (92 News) President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have called for forging unity to fight terrorism and counter nefarious designs of enemies of the country. In their separate messages to the nation, on “Youm-e-Ashur”, Arif Alvi and Imran Khan have urged the nation to take solid steps in light of ‘Uswah-e-Shabbiri’ which ensures respect for mankind, solidarity of democracy and promoting Islamic values for the development and prosperity of the country. On the occasion of Youme Ashur, in his message, the president said that Youm-e-Ashur reminds us of the great sacrifices of martyrs of Karbala to uphold supremacy of truth and Islam. He also said that martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain [RA] teaches that Muslims should not refrain from laying down their lives while fighting the elements of oppression and tyranny. The prime minister said that the incident of Karbala gives a lesson to be ready to offer sacrifice for the attainment of greater objectives. He said Karbala incident is a historic battle between truth and falsehood, which is continuing even today. Imran Khan said that Hazrat Imam Hussain's immortal sacrifice is a fine example of steadfastness and persistence and a guiding principle for our lives.