ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has urged the nation to work towards making Pakistan a hub of peace by refraining from anti-social activities, particularly extremism and sectarianism.

The prime minister, in his message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, said, “Eid-ul-Fitr is a day of peace, tranquility and harmony. Let us resolve to dedicate ourselves to spend our energies and resources for the welfare of humanity in accordance with Islamic teachings.”

Prime Minister Ashraf extended heartiest felicitations to the nation, the Muslim world and the overseas Pakistanis on Eid-ul-Fitr.

The prime minister said Eid-ul-Fitr is a manifestation of the sublime values of Islam, which fosters piety, selflessness, sacrifice, brotherhood and empathy among the Muslims.