The 78th death anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, is being observed across the country on Friday (today) with solemnity and reverence.
The day will begin with Quran Khawani at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi, while special prayers will be offered at mosques across the country for the departed soul of the nation’s founder.
Government officials, political leaders and people from different walks of life are expected to visit the mausoleum to pay tribute to the Quaid and acknowledge his struggle for the creation of Pakistan.
Public and private organisations, as well as educational institutions, will hold programmes and events highlighting different aspects of Quaid-e-Azam’s life, political struggle and leadership in uniting the Muslims of the Subcontinent for a separate homeland.
Television and radio channels will also broadcast special programmes, including excerpts from the Quaid’s speeches, to commemorate his life and legacy.
Quaid-e-Azam’s principles of perseverance, discipline and commitment to purpose continue to offer guidance in addressing the political, social and economic challenges facing the country.
His political vision emphasised strong institutions enjoying public confidence, constitutional continuity and equality before the law. He also advocated resolving differences through constitutional institutions, democratic processes, dialogue and adherence to the rule of law.
Quaid-e-Azam passed away on Sept 11, 1948, a little over a year after the creation of Pakistan.
