Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, stated on Monday that Pakistan will become a centre of prosperity and growth in the coming year. The prime minister addressed the public in a message, stating that 2024 will be important in achieving the nation’s objectives of peace and a robust economy. PM Kakar called for the nation’s ranks to show unity in order to succeed in all spheres of life. He honoured the national martyrs who gave their lives in defence of their country. While congratulating the country on its achievement, he also stated that the government had outlawed New Year’s celebrations as a show of support for the Palestinian people.