LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Jun, 2026) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed the hope that the new Hijri year would usher in peace, security and prosperity, while serving as a message of unity and solidarity for the Muslim Ummah.
In her message on the commencement of the new Islamic year, on Wednesday, the chief minister prayed that 1448 AH would prove to be a year of peace, progress and stability for Pakistan. She expressed the hope that the year would bring prosperity, happiness and tranquility across the country and become a source of mercy and blessings for Pakistan, its people and the entire Muslim world.
CM Maryam Nawaz said that Muharram-ul-Haram reminds Muslims of the unparalleled sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
She said the philosophy of sacrifice, courage and steadfastness demonstrated by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) continues to inspire oppressed people in every era and stands as a challenge to oppression and injustice.
The CM appealed to the public to demonstrate patience, tolerance and restraint during Muharram-ul-Haram and avoid differences and divisions in order to promote unity and harmony.
She said the Punjab government had undertaken extraordinary arrangements and comprehensive security measures across the province to ensure peace and maintain law and order during Muharram.
