ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Mamnoon Hussain has urged the youth to follow the ideals and principles of founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to achieve the goals of progress and development of the country.
In his address at a seminar in connection with the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Islamabad on Tuesday, the president said that the youth had played a pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan and now it is time they come forward for the building of the country.
Highlighting different traits of the character of the founding father, the president said that the great personality of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah will always be remembered in the history and his ideals will be written in the golden words.
The president said that Quaid-e Azam through his conduct and teachings taught us that all the problems can be confronted with determination and consistency. He said that we can overcome all the present day challenges by following the life of the greater leader.
Mamnoon Hussain said that Pakistan today stands at a critical juncture where golden opportunities such as China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project are knocking at the doors of the country.
President Mamnoon said that it is our responsibility to contribute towards the fulfilment of such mega projects to ensure a bright future and build positive image of Pakistan in the comity of nations.
The president also urged the youth to reject despondency and focus on their education.
In his remarks, Minister of State for Education Baligh ur Rehman highlighted the steps taken by the government for promotion of education in the country.
The minister appreciated the president for setting a good tradition of organizing such programs aimed at reliving the memories of the leaders of Pakistan Movement.
The state minister said that the youth should learn the qualities of leadership and perfection from the life of Quaid-e-Azam to achieve their goals.
