Asad Umar urges nation to celebrate Eid with simplicity

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has called on the nation to celebrate the last few days of Ramazan and Eidul Fitr with simplicity and while being cautious.

In a tweet, he said that by the grace of God and due to timely decisions Pakistan was not in the same position as neighbouring India. "Let's spend this important time together while being cautious," he said.

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