The top political leaders of the country including caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday stressed the need to forge unity for the continuity of democracy, peaceful coexistence and rule of law on the occasion of the 147th birthday of the founder of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The 147th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, is being celebrated with zeal and fervour on Monday (today).
The day dawned with gun salutes at the federal and provincial capitals and a graceful change of the guards ceremony was held at the mausoleum of the father of the nation in Karachi.
Special programmes have been arranged by various social, political, governmental and non-governmental organisations and various forums to celebrate the birthday of Pakistan’s founder.
The participants of the events will pay rich tribute to Jinnah for his tireless efforts and visionary leadership.
These observances of Quaid’s birthday are being widely covered by local media focusing on his legacy.
In his message, President Dr Arif Alvi said Quaid-e-Azam was the great benefactor of the nation whose tireless efforts led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Sub-continent.
Dr Arif Alvi said Quaid-e-Azam advocated for the rights of the Muslim community.
The president said the current situation demanded following the vision of the father of the nation and his guiding principles in letter and spirit to promote unity and democratic values.
President Alvi stressed upon unity, hope and justice for the promotion of Islamic ideals, moral values, unity and brotherhood.
In his message on the occasion, PM Kakar said, “Quaid-e-Azam had gathered the Muslims under one banner for waging a struggle for the realisation of a separate new Muslim state on the global map.”
Extending facilitation to the nation on Quaid’s birthday, the PM said that the entire nation was celebrating the occasion with zeal, fervour and reverence. He said that they were blessed with a great leader who led the Muslims of the sub-continent and achieved a separate homeland.
“On this day, we should reaffirm our commitment to the national unity and prosperous and progressive Pakistan,” he said.
The prime minister said that the personality of the Quaid-e-Azam was still a beacon of guidance owing to his unmatched character and extraordinary leading qualities.
