PM Shehbaz Sharif Eid Greetings and Outreach

Updated: 8:33 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

In response to the prime minister’s Eid greetings, the military leadership expressed their gratitude and extended their own prayers for the nation’s peace and prosperity. The service chiefs also reaffirmed the armed forces’ unwavering resolve to remain fully prepared for the defence and security of the country at all times, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Updated: 8:03 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended Eid ul Adha greetings to the heads of the three armed forces in separate telephone calls. The premier spoke with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber, and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, paying tribute to the professionalism, services, and sacrifices of the armed forces for national security. He stated that the nation is proud of its brave soldiers and their unwavering commitment, and paid tribute to the officers and soldiers performing duties during the holiday.

The service chiefs thanked the prime minister for his well wishes and reiterated that the armed forces are always ready to defend the homeland. The prime minister also contacted Federal Ministers Aleem Khan and Khalid Magsi, and political leader Aftab Sherpao to convey Eid greetings.

Updated: 7:02 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also held telephonic conversations with various high-level government, constitutional, and political figures to extend Eid ul Adha greetings. Those contacted included President Asif Ali Zardari, the governors of Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the National Assembly Speaker, and the chief ministers of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

During the calls, discussions also covered the country’s overall political situation, with an emphasis on the importance of effective coordination and mutual cooperation between the federal government and the provinces. The prime minister reiterated the federal government’s commitment to working with all units to provide maximum relief to the public and prayed for Pakistan’s peace, prosperity, and stability.

Updated: 6:01 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversations with the nation’s top military leadership on Eid ul Adha, including Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. The prime minister paid tribute to the professional capabilities of the armed forces and their sacrifices for national security, stating that the nation was proud of its brave soldiers. He offered special praise for the officers and personnel performing their duties during the holiday.

The service chiefs thanked the prime minister for his greetings and reaffirmed that the armed forces are fully prepared at all times to defend the country’s security.

Updated: 9:51 AM PKT — May 27, 2026

The nation’s top military leadership extended heartfelt Eid ul Adha greetings, paying special tribute to the country’s martyrs and security personnel. In a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the chiefs of the army, navy, and air force prayed for lasting peace, prosperity, and national unity.

The armed forces reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to defending Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stating they stand ‘shoulder to shoulder with the nation’. The statement described Eid as a symbol of sacrifice, faith, and solidarity, and paid special homage to the families of fallen soldiers whose sacrifices strengthen the nation’s foundations.

Updated: 9:21 AM PKT — May 27, 2026

In separate messages, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif elaborated on the themes of sacrifice and compassion. The president stressed that true sacrifice involves caring for vulnerable members of society, stating that genuine Eid happiness is found in supporting them.

The prime minister highlighted that values like sacrifice and national unity are crucial for the country’s development. He also expressed the nation’s solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, praying for global peace and prosperity.

Updated: 8:50 AM PKT — May 27, 2026

In detailed messages for Eid ul Adha, national leaders elaborated on the festival’s core themes. President Asif Ali Zardari stated the occasion recalls the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS), emphasizing that true success lies in piety, sincerity, and service to humanity, not material wealth. He urged the nation to promote love and dialogue over division and to care for society’s weaker segments.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed these sentiments, noting that the spirit of sacrifice ensures lasting national cohesion and progress. He extended special felicitations to those performing Haj. The Prime Minister also exchanged Eid greetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a telephone conversation.

Updated: 3:46 AM PKT — May 27, 2026

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued messages calling on the nation to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and compassion. The President emphasized that true success lies in piety and service to humanity, urging citizens to promote love and dialogue while working for the welfare of society’s weaker segments.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the occasion demands special care for the poor and needy. He paid tribute to the nation’s martyrs and expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi also extended greetings, urging those with resources to share their joy with the less privileged and appealing to the public to maintain cleanliness during the festival.