PM offers Eid prayers in Lahore
The Prime Minister's sons, former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz and Salman Shehbaz, also offered Eid prayer with him. The PML-N workers were also present.
On this occasion, prayers were offered for the solidarity and prosperity of Pakistan and the unity of the Muslim Ummah.
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