Islamabad: As ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into effect today (Nov 26) coinciding with Eid festival, both Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali exhorted their countrymen to shun sectarianism and extremism.

The ceasefire was declared by Jamali to coincide with Eid, which is being celebrated today after month- long fast of Ramzan.

"I hope that the nation would not only keep its distance from the menace of sectarianism but would also assist the government in its eradication," he said adding, "Let us celebrate the day of Eid together and unitedly," Musharraf said in his message.

"On this occasion, the need is to rejuvenate the promise that we will continue to struggle for mutual affinity and unity among ourselves. Also, the efforts to shun the sectarianism and differences will be our top priority," Jamali said.

PTI