On December 25, Pakistan commemorated the 148th birth anniversary of its founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with heartfelt tributes from political leaders, military officers and citizens, celebrating his visionary leadership and enduring legacy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam and acknowledged his extraordinary vision, courage and unwavering determination that led to the creation of Pakistan.
In his message, the Prime Minister described Jinnah as a leader of exceptional caliber who believed deeply in the principles of unity, justice and equality. He highlighted that Jinnah’s life continues to inspire as an enlightened teacher, visionary lawyer, principled statesman and charismatic leader.
Prime Minister Shehbaz underlined that Quaid’s dream was a Pakistan where all citizens could live with dignity, freedom and equal opportunities, regardless of their faith or ethnicity.
On this special day, he called on Pakistanis to renew their commitment to Jinnah’s values of unity, faith and discipline, which remain vital guiding principles for the progress of the nation.
Apart from honoring the founding father, Prime Minister Shehbaz also extended warm Christmas greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan and the world. He highlighted the teachings of Hazrat Isa (AS), highlighting peace, love, compassion and mercy.
The prime minister acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the Christian community in Pakistan, particularly in education, healthcare and nation-building.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding the rights of all religious communities, ensuring an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari also paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam and stressed the importance of upholding the values of social justice, economic equity and rule of law to realize Jinnah’s vision.
He urged Pakistanis to invest in the education of youth and work for the upliftment of disadvantaged communities. He highlighted Jinnah’s dream of a peaceful and moderate Pakistan, and called for harmony both within the country and beyond its borders.
The President reflected on the Quaid’s historic speech to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on August 11, 1947, in which he envisioned a country based on inclusion, rule of law and protection of minority rights.
He urged citizens to renew their commitment to embody Jinnah’s principles in daily life and strive to build a democratic, inclusive and prosperous nation.
