A
solemn ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, to
commemorate the 141st birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali
Jinnah. All officers and staff members participated in the ceremony, says a
press release received from New Delhi here today.
As
part of the proceedings, a young student from the Pakistan High Commission
School delivered a speech on Jinnah’s inspiring role in the struggle for
Pakistan.
Deputy
High Commissioner read out the message of President Mamnoon Hussain issued in
connection with the Quaid’s birth anniversary.
Speaking
on the occasion, High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood extended felicitations on Youm-e-Quaid. He stated that
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was one of those leaders in South Asia who
changed the course of history. The Quaid’s vision, foresight, inspiring
leadership, and impeccable character were his greatest strengths, which led to
the successful culmination of the Pakistan movement. The High Commissioner
added that the Quaid’s vision for Pakistan was of a democratic,
economically-strong, stable, tolerant, and modern welfare state.
Throughout
his life, the Quaid emphasized unity, faith and discipline, and his dictum
“peace within, peace without” has remained the state’s guiding principle. The
High Commissioner stressed that the best tribute we, as Pakistanis, could pay
to the Quaid was to follow his principles and continue our efforts to fully
realize his vision for Pakistan. The High Commission also organized an
exhibition of books on the life and achievements of Quaid-e-Azam.
Besides
Quran Khawani for esal-e-sawab
of the Quaid’s soul, special prayers were offered for the progress and
prosperity of Pakistan.
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