President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Quaid-Ezam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Thursday “unrivaled leadership and altruistic struggle” to ensure the dignity and independence of the Pakistanis.
On the occasion of its 77th anniversary of death, the day was observed with prayers, tributes and a renewed commitment to maintain its principles of unity, faith and discipline.
Ceremonies have taken place through Pakistan and Azad Jammu-et-Cachemire (AJK), where the forums of social and civil society recalled Jinnah leadership in Uneir the Muslims of the subcontinent under the Muslim League of all India and the security of a separate homeland.
The official government of the Government of Pakistan also shared a tribute, recalling the management of Jinnah.
The nation pays rich tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-Ezam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to his 76th anniversary of death with solemnity and respect. pic.twitter.com/wrke0pluno
– Government of Pakistan (@govtofpakistan) September 11, 2024
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The president of the Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, called Jinnah as a “symbol of integrity, justice and the rule of law”, stressing that democratic institutions and popular unity were the real strength to realize his dream.
“Each citizen, regardless of religion, caste or belief, must enjoy equal rights and opportunities-it was Jinnah’s belief and must remain our compass,” he said.
The day started in Karachi with Khawani and Fateha at the Quaid mausoleum, assisted by political leaders, civil servants and citizens from all walks of life.
The Minister of Sindh, Zia-Ul-Hassan Lanjar, said that Jinnah’s message on unit and resilience had remained a fire director for the nation. “Pakistan is the result of the dreams and sacrifices of Quaid-Ezam, which we must all protect,” he added.
The Sindh Minister of Information, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has linked Jinnah’s collective effort values to current challenges following recent rains and urban floods. “This is a national emergency that cannot be dealt with by the government alone; public cooperation is extremely necessary,” he said when they are updated.
The mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, also addressed the media on this occasion, promising that the development work interrupted by the rains will resume this Sunday. “If all stakeholders play their role with sincerity, the city can move forward in the spirit of unity, faith and discipline,” he noted.
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Public and private institutions, as well as cultural organizations, seminars and talks organized the highlighting of Jinnah’s state and political struggle.
Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television broadcast special programs revisiting his life and her inheritance.
Throughout the country, the speakers have echoed the same message: the vision of justice, sacrifice and discipline of Jinnah remains the strongest roadmap in the nation to navigate in today’s crises.
