ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that we are committed to democracy, justice, and peace but also underlined the need for more work to be done for national progress and prosperity.
“We are destined to achieve the status of a model democratic state, as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah,” the president said in his message on Pakistan Day being celebrated on Saturday.
“23rd March marks the historic day when the Muslims of sub-continent decided to unite in their democratic demand for a separate homeland, where they could establish and practice their lives in accordance with their values and traditions especially justice, equality, and freedom,” he said.
“Today, therefore, is an occasion to pay tribute to the struggle and sacrifices of our founding fathers and pledge once more to live up to the ideals that form the foundation of the idea of Pakistan.”
The president said that Pakistan has surmounted unprecedented challenges and demonstrated resilience in the face of extra-ordinary circumstances. He said that it has accomplished exemplary successes in fight against terrorism and extremism.
However, Dr. Arif Alvi added, that there still remains the challenge of socio-economic development. He said that given our human talent and natural resources, our potential is immense.
“Let us have faith and remain united and let us commit to work hard with discipline to make Pakistan strong and prosperous. May Allah’s blessings be with us all,” the president concluded.
