ISLAMABAD: As the clock struck midnight, ushering in the promise of a new year, people across the nation embraced 2024 with excitement, fervour, and a flood of heartfelt wishes for a prosperous future.
Social media platforms became a canvas adorned with a plethora of images and uplifting messages, painting a picture of hope and positivity.
“May 2024 be a year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity for all! Wishing everyone a joyful new beginning, ” shared a prominent politician on Twitter, echoing the sentiments that resonated across various segments of society, said a report aired by a private news channel.
‘Wishing everyone a wonderful year 2024! May this year bring forth prosperity, peace and wonderful health for all, ‘ said another politician.
As the country ushered in 2024 with colorful celebrations, citizens in various cities were pictured making a beeline for popular shrines and other places of worship to offer their prayers on the first morning of the new year, said a citizen.
“The year 2024 holds immense significance for our nation, aspiring to achieve milestones of peace and economic resilience, ” expressed a teacher within a WhatsApp group, highlighting the collective aspirations driving the populace.
Prominent personalities from various spheres also shared their perspectives on ushering in the new year. “Let us cultivate tranquillity and respect. May we become bearers of peace, fostering positivity, ” urged a celebrity through an Instagram post, aiming to inspire a collective ethos of harmony.
This year, let us celebrate not just the New Year, but the new ‘us’. Let us make new resolutions that transform ourselves and begin the journey of prosperity, said a student in a Facebook post.
A new year is a time for introspection, hope, and a fresh start, said a female in a Facebook post.
Many people celebrate this day in the company of loved ones involving traditions meant to bring luck and success in the upcoming year, said another social media user while sharing an im
age with a quote.
This year, the Pakistani nation isn’t taking part in any New Year celebration, however, a few people are making prayers and extending wishes, said an employee working in a private organization.