President, PM pay homage to Imam Hussain (RA), companions

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashur paid homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions, saying their sacrifice is a guiding principle for the Muslims.

As per Radio Pakistan, the President in his message to commemorate Ashura said the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was in fact, the victory of truth, and symbol of steadfastness against oppression and a glorious example of sacrifice.

“The sacrifice of Imam Hussain gave Muslims a lesson that one should not evade even sacrificing his life while fighting against the evil forces,” said the President.

He urged the countrymen to make a pledge to take every step for victory of truth, promotion of justice, adherence to Islamic values, and for national progress and prosperity.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his message, said the historic battler of Karbala fought between truth and falsehood has made it clear that the real success and steadfastness is the passion to sacrifice everything for revival and promotion of Islamic values.

Paying tribute to the sacrifice of Kashmiri people, he said they have kept the teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) alive and just like Karbala, they also made Kashmir an example of battle between truth and falsehood.