President Musharraf said, "Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his steadfast and determined companions set a unique tradition of martyrdom by upholding the principles of righteousness in the face of tyranny."
"This unique tradition of martyrdom will forever remain a source of strength and inspiration for those who wage a struggle against tyranny and repression."
The president further said, "The sufferings of martyrs of Karbala turned into an everlasting power, which instills fear in all tyrants and whenever there is a clash between good and evil, it is the spirit of martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), which serves as a beacon for the followers of the truth."
According to the message the president further said, "This is the path which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) taught us to follow and his companions offered great sacrifices. This is the path, which Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions followed and offered the ultimate sacrifice", the President maintained.
PRIME MINISTER: In hid message on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashur, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has called upon the people to rise above the parochial differences and stand united against the evil forces to achieve development and prosperity of the country and nation.
He said, "It is time to rise above parochial differences, narrow mindedness, sectarianism, ethnicity, provincialism and other negative tendencies and create feelings of love, brotherhood and unity", the Prime Minister said in his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashur.
De said, "It is the design of evil forces to stir up discord and create confrontation in the society, to achieve their nefarious designs, he said adding but "Being a Muslim it is our obligation that we stand up against those evil forces, as it is important for development and prosperity of the nation and the country."
The Prime Minister added, "Alhamdolillah the country is moving forward on the path of progress, adding "prevailing of peace and tranquillity is the responsibility of every individual and essential for the country."
"Today is the day of Ashur. The Tenth of this sacred month has great reverence for people of all the religion, particularly, Islam. The day got more significance, after Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) sacrificed his and lives of his companions at Karbala."
He said, "Although the entire life of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) is exemplary for all Muslims, but the time that he spent at Karbala is a beacon of light for us, and teaches us how to succeed in the religion and the world."
"During the battle of good and evil, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) presented the true character of a Muslim."
"The Holy Prophet (Peace be Upon Him), the Prime Minister said, strived for building this character throughout His life."
He said, "Youm-e-Ashur teaches us the lesson of sacrifices for achievement of greater objectives. It gives us strength and courage against the forces of discord and confrontation. It teaches us to be steadfast for the cause of the truth."
"I hope that every Pakistani brother and sister will play their due role in pursuance of the Sunnah of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)", he added.
In his message the Prime Minister further said, "The difficulties of life should be faced like the household of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) with courage and determination and patience and tolerance."
"It is my prayer that Allah Almighty may bless us with all such emotions, which were demonstrated by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his faithful companions at Karbala and grace us with the character, which is the hallmark of a true Muslim," he added.