The nation celebrated the 147th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with great enthusiasm and passion today (Dec 25), reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.

The day dawned with gun salutes at the federal and provincial capitals and a graceful change of the guard’s ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.

Special programmes have been arranged by various social, political, governmental, and non-governmental organizations and forums to celebrate the birthday of the Founder of Pakistan.

The participants of events will pay rich tribute to the Quaid-e-Azam for his tireless efforts and visionary leadership.

PM stresses upon forging unity under Quaid’s guiding principles

In his message on the Quaid-e-Azam’s birth anniversary, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stressed upon the need to forge unity for the continuity of democracy, peaceful coexistence, rule of law and, for the elimination of extremist forces.

The prime minister said that on this day, they should reaffirm their commitment to national unity, a prosperous and progressive Pakistan.

Quaid’s principles of ‘unity, faith and discipline’ should be the guiding principles for all as a nation to realize the democratic state as conceived by their founder,” he emphasized.

Extending facilitation to the nation on Quaid’s birthday, PM Kakar said that the entire nation was celebrating the occasion with zeal, fervor, and reverence.

He said that they were blessed with a great leader that had led the Muslims of the sub-continent and at last achieved a separate homeland. Quaid-e-Azam had gathered the Muslims under one banner to wage a struggle for the realization of a separate new Muslim state on the global map.

Prime Minister Kakar said that the personality of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was still a beacon of guidance owing to his unmatched character and extraordinary leadership qualities.

His resolve and undeterred will had infused the Muslims with firm determination and courage to face all the ordeals in the continuation of their struggle and in way of achievement of their great goal, Prime Minister Office Media Wing, in a press release, quoted the prime minister as saying.

The prime minister further observed that by following the message of unity, faith, and discipline, and by rendering huge sacrifices, the Muslims of the sub-continent achieved the collective objective.

Quaid’s quality of impeccable character led the Muslims to their destination. Due to his adherence to principles, integrity, and strong faith, even his foes also respected him, the prime minister opined. He said Quaid’s life reflected his constitutional struggle and political acumen.

The caretaker prime minister said that being a nation, it was apt to act upon the principles of Quaid which would be the best way to pay him tribute.

On August 11, 1947, in his speech, Quaid had made it clear that every individual would have the complete freedom to practice faith and religion in Pakistan, he said and underlined the need to reiterate Quaid’s message of interfaith harmony.

PPP determined to make Pakistan a democratic, welfare state as per Quaid's vision

In his message on the occasion, former president and Co-Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari said that the PPP is determined to make the country a democratic and welfare state according to the spirit of Quaid-e-Azam's philosophy.

The national anthem of Pakistan reflects the philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam, which states that the source of power is the peopl.

The founder of Pakistan was a democrat and enlightened leader, he was an advocate of human and religious freedom.

Pakistan Peoples Party continued to defend freedom of expression, political and religious freedom in the country created by Quaid-e-Azam.

Zardari said that the Constitution of 1973 given by the Quaid-e-Awam Bhutto Shaheed is the guarantor of the survival and security of the country.

A certain school of thought wants to impose its philosophy on the country and society under the guise of religion, which is contrary to the philosophy of Quaid-i-Azam, which cannot be allowed under any circumstances, the former president asserted.

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Bilawal asks nation to stand firm on justice and equality

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said let us pledge to stand firm on justice, equality and these principles, which are the foundation of Pakistan.

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President Alvi visits Quaid’s mausoleum

President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah and paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation on his 147th birthday.

Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori, Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar and his cabinet members were also present on the occasion.

The president along with the governor and chief minister laid a wreath on the Quaid’s grave and offered Fateha. He also prayed for the development and prosperity of the country.

Later, President Alvi inked his impressions in the Visitors’ Book.

Earlier, the governor and the chief minister received the president on his arrival at the mausoleum and exchanged greetings on the Quaid’s birthday.