Former National Assembly speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended warm greetings to Muslim Ummah and the fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr. In his message, the former speaker and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader said: “We are thankful to Allah Almighty who gave us the opportunity to observe fasts, offer prayers and help our needy brothers and sisters during the month of Ramazan.” Sardar Ayaz said that the poor and the needy should be taken care of on Eid. “Our acts should help smooth social irregularities and promote the spirit of sacrifice, mutual harmony and fraternity. Only then we can provide strong foundation for the establishment of a welfare Islamic society,” he said. “Let us renew our pledge and pray for the prosperity and development of entire Muslim Ummah.” He prayed to Allah Almighty to guide all Muslims to choose right path and help them follow the true spirit of Islam and protect them from every evil. He continued: “May Allah help and protect us all.” The Speaker called upon the nation to stand united on every issue of national importance to overcome the challenges confronting to the country. Published in Daily Times, June 16th 2018.