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 As
we celebrate the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah, we must pledge anew to redouble our efforts to make Pakistan
a prosperous and dynamic Islamic Welfare state envisioned by the
Father of Nation. There can be no doubt about the fact that
Quaid-e-Azam was one of the greatest leaders in world history and
creation of Pakistan is a living testament to his foresight and
political genius. A man of impeccable integrity, the Quaid through
personal example led the independence movement to its successful
culmination against seemingly overwhelming odds.
I would like to emphasize that it is imperative for all Pakistanis
to try and instill in themselves the exceptional personal qualities,
which the Quaid-e-Azam possessed. We need to inculcate in ourselves
the spirit of dedication, high moral character and honesty of
purpose coupled with guiding principles of “Unity, Faith and
Discipline” enunciated by the Quaid.
The Quaid was great exponent of human liberty and dignity and
abhorred all kinds of prejudices, violence and extremism. He
believed in the rule of law and justice to all without
discrimination. Let the Quaid’s birthday strengthen our resolve to
follow his inspiring example and strive to build Pakistan as a
prosperous, modern and dynamic Islamic welfare state.
May Allah Almighty
Be with us in our endeavours. Ameen!
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 Today
we are celebrating the 130th birth anniversary of our founding
father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who single handedly
moulded the destiny of a hapless minority of the subcontinent to be
the proud citizens of an independent state. He was the man who
instilled hope, courage and determination into them; he made them
conscious of their inherent strength and also made them realize that
they were a nation by every standard.
The Muslims of the subcontinent made great sacrifices for achieving
their independence; and under the inspiring leadership of
Quaid-e-Azam, they pledged to strive for greater glory of newly born
state. It is, therefore, our foremost duty to endeavour,
individually as well as collectively, to translate his vision into
concrete reality. The best way to achieve the ideals of Quaid-e-Azam
is to act honestly and diligently on his advice on how Pakistan can
become a strong and prosperous member of the comity of nations. In
my opinion, the most unforgettable of his sayings is that the
Almighty has blessed this country with rich resources, both human
and material, and that it is now up to its citizens to build a
meaningful structure on this solid foundation. These are simple but
purposeful words and we must pay heed to them if we want to emulate
the Quaid’s life and character.
Islam also enjoins upon Muslims to regard the life, property,
culture and honour of all religious communities as sacred as their
own. The celebration of Christmas with traditional zeal and fervour
is a testimony of religious freedom enjoyed by the Christian
community in Pakistan. This indicates that tolerance and
understanding are the hallmark of this society. The people of
Pakistan believe in enlightened moderation, which is not only the
core and crux of Islamic teachings but also the essence of every
religion of the world. This provides a strong basis for interfaith
and inter-cultural harmony in today’s world.
While wishing happy Christmas once again on this occasion, I would
like to extend my appreciation to my Christian brethren for their
patriotism and dedicated services to the country’s development and
progress. We can never forget their unmatched contribution in the
process of nation building, especially in the field of health and
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