Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's message on Nowruz, 20 March 2026. On this Nowruz Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Parsi community in Pakistan and all those celebrating this day around the world. Nowruz is a symbol of the arrival of spring, new beginnings and new hope. This festival conveys a message of peace and love, friendship, harmony and solidarity between cultures. Pakistan's national identity and Nowruz share values such as respect for cultural diversity, protection of religious freedom and peaceful coexistence. The Constitution of Pakistan protects the religious practices of all citizens. Effective policy measures have been taken to promote interfaith harmony and religious tolerance in the light of the Constitution of Pakistan. The government has adopted a comprehensive strategy in the form of the Policy on Interfaith Harmony (2025) and the Strategy on Religious Tolerance (2025) to promote religious harmony. The aim of these policy measures is to promote dialogue between religions, establish an effective system of conflict resolution, prevent hate speech and raise awareness of common human values. The government is responsible for protecting the followers of all religions in the country, their places of worship and the care of their religious heritage. The government, in collaboration with the media, educational institutions, civil society and religious leaders, is striving to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Let us, as a nation, renew our commitment to work together for mutual harmony, religious tolerance and shared prosperity.
