ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the people of Pakistan to forge unity among their ranks in order to eradicate menaces of extremism, terrorism and corruption from our society.
In his message on 142nd Birth Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the president said that we all should work tirelessly individually as well as collectively in the service of our great Country in line with the Quaid’s vision.
“Today, we are celebrating 142nd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is an occasion for all of us to rejoice and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of democracy, egalitarianism, constitutionalism and rule of law which were upheld by our great leader throughout his life,” he said.
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The president said that Quaid-e-Azam united the discordant Muslims of sub-continent, welded them into a nation and secured a separate and independent homeland for them where they could spend their lives in accordance with their own custom and their traditions.
Dr. Arif Alvi said that Quaid-e-Azam steered the Muslim of sub-continent during the most tumultuous times and enabled them to withstand heavy odds and to achieve independence through a democratic struggle.
“Quaid-e-Azam’s vision and thoughts are as relevant today as they were seven decades ago. We need to follow his principles of “Unity, Faith and Discipline”, wholeheartedly. By the grace of Allah Almighty our country has embarked upon the path to progress and development as envisioned by Father of the Nation,” the president said.
“Today, we are not only paying homage to the memory of our great leader but also reaffirm our faith in his teachings.”
