Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended Eid greetings to 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, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

In his telephonic communications, the prime minister paid tribute to the professional capabilities of the armed forces and their services and sacrifices for national security, the PMO said.

“The prime minister said the nation was proud of its brave soldiers and the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan.”

The PMO said that PM Shehbaz prayed for the country’s security, progress and prosperity, and “paid tribute specially to the officers and personnel who were performing their duties for the defence of the homeland even on the occasion of Eid”.

Meanwhile, CDF Munir and the services chiefs thanked the prime minister for his Eid greetings and prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity for the entire nation on Eidul Azha, the PMO said.

“They reaffirmed their resolve that the armed forces of Pakistan are fully prepared at all times for the defence and security of the country,” it concluded.

Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz also extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Pakistan and the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eidul Azha.

In his message, he said that he observed that the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and solidarity guaranteed lasting cohesion and sustainable progress in the life of nations.