CM extends heartfelt Ramazan greetings to Muslim Ummah

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the arrival of the holy month of Ramazan, conveying prayers for peace, stability and prosperity

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Feb, 2026) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the arrival of the holy month of Ramazan, conveying prayers for peace, stability and prosperity.

In her message on Wednesday, the chief minister urged citizens to offer special prayers for the safety, progress and well-being of the country during Sehr, Iftar and Taraweeh. She highlighted the teachings of the Holy Quran, noting that even an atom’s weight of good is rewarded by Allah. She said the blessed month of fasting offers a unique opportunity to attain the pleasure, mercy and blessings of Allah Almighty, praying that Ramazan brings goodness, blessings, peace and stability to the entire Islamic world.

The chief minister appealed to the public to keep their tables open for deserving people during Sehr and Iftar, emphasizing that Ramazan encourages compassion, gratitude and generosity.

She expressed gratitude to Allah for allowing everyone to benefit from the holy month and prayed that it brings a message of peace, development and prosperity for Pakistan.

She further urged the well-off to support and care for the needy, noting that Ramazan is not only a time of worship but also of social responsibility.

Referring to government initiatives, the chief minister said under the Ramazan Nigehban Card programme, Rs10,000 each is being provided to four million families. She added that the government has eliminated the need for people to stand in queues for ration by delivering assistance directly to their doorsteps.

She also said arrangements for Sehr and Iftar have been made at more than 300 Dastarkhwans across 147 districts, while Sahulat Bazaars across Punjab have been converted into Ramazan Bazaars to provide relief and facilitate the public.