President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended greetings to the people of Pakistan and the international community on the occasion of the New Year.

In their messages, they prayed for the eradication of hunger, poverty, war, terrorism, crime, sectarianism, and class division, not just in Pakistan but globally in 2025.

President Asif Ali Zardari said unity, discipline, and hard work are essential to overcome the country's challenges,

Highlighting the importance of investing in youth, Asif Ali Zardari said the country's youth must be provided with opportunities to realize their potential.

He further stressed that attention should be given to facilitate underprivileged segments of society to ensure Pakistan's progress.

In his felicitation message on the advent of the New Year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the nation to collectively strive for a better and stronger Pakistan in 2025.

Shehbaz Sharif said the outgoing year was the worst year in terms of Israeli atrocities in Palestine, with the occupying forces committing unprecedented acts of cruelty. Similarly, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, our oppressed brothers and sisters suffered under the brutality of the Indian occupying forces.

He expressed the hope that in 2025, Palestine and IIOJK achieve success in their struggle for freedom.

Referring to country's economic situation, the Prime Minister said 2024 was a remarkable year for Pakistan, as we marched from default to development overcoming economic challenges with resilience and determination. He said we made difficult but necessary decisions that rescued our economy from collapse, restored macroeconomic stability, controlled fiscal deficits and strengthened our reserves.

Amidst other challenges, the Prime Minister said, Pakistan also faced a renewed surge in terrorism last year. However, our valiant armed forces, through their blood and sweat, remain steadfast in their commitment to securing a peaceful future for the motherland.