Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages, on the 76th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, have said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a visionary leader, who united Muslims of India under one banner.
President Asif Ali Zardari paying tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah said entire nation is proud of his untiring struggle and unwavering commitment to the right to self-determination that shaped the destiny of millions of Muslims.
He said we are highly indebted to him for his efforts and contributions for the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent where they could live with dignity and exercise their political, cultural, and religious rights.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Quaid-e-Azam stands out as eminent statesman in history.
He said Quaid-e-Azam adeptly led the freedom movement for the Muslims of the Sub-Continent, establishing the world’s first Islamic ideological state.
The 74th death anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed with due solemnity today, with the pledges to follow his golden principles of “unity, faith and discipline”.
The day dawned with special prayers in mosques and other worship places for eternal peace of the departed soul and for peace and prosperity of the country.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as leader of All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s creation on August 14, 1947.
