In his message on Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari said the incident of Karbala is not merely a historical tragedy but an eternal message and a living source of guidance.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Ashura is undoubtedly a thought-provoking day in Islamic history, which enlightens humanity with unparalleled lessons of faith, patience, perseverance and selflessness.
Shehbaz Sharif said Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta'ala Anho through his conduct, proved that sacrificing life for the protection of truth, justice and human dignity is indeed superior to submitting to oppression, injustice and falsehood