Top political leaders, including Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, emphasized the imperative need for unity to uphold democracy, peaceful coexistence, and the rule of law on the 147th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The day was marked by gun salutes, a change of guards ceremony at Jinnah’s mausoleum in Karachi, and various programs organized by social, political, and governmental entities to celebrate the founder’s birthday. Media extensively covered the events, highlighting Jinnah’s legacy and the tributes paid to him for his visionary leadership.
President Dr. Arif Alvi underscored Jinnah’s role as a great benefactor, advocating for Muslim rights, and called for following his principles to promote unity and democratic values.
Prime Minister Kakar emphasized Quaid-e-Azam’s unifying efforts for the creation of a separate Muslim state, urging the nation to adhere to the vision and guiding principles for national progress.
Prime Minister expressed felicitations to the nation on Quaid’s birthday, emphasizing the celebration with zeal and reverence for the great leader who secured a separate homeland for Muslims.
He urged a renewed commitment to national unity and a prosperous Pakistan, highlighting Quaid-e-Azam’s enduring influence as a guiding beacon with unmatched character. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of embracing Quaid’s principles of ‘unity, faith, and discipline’ for realizing the democratic state envisioned by the founder.
Reflecting on Quaid’s life, he noted the resilience, determination, and sacrifices that led the Muslims to their collective goal. The Prime Minister emphasized acting upon Quaid’s principles as the apt way to pay tribute and reiterated the need to uphold interfaith harmony, referencing Quaid’s commitment to religious freedom in Pakistan.
Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the nation, expressing the aspiration to build the Pakistan envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam.
Former president Asif Ali Zardari said the national anthem of Pakistan reflected the philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam, which stated that the source of power was the people.
