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OF 16th October, 2017
Today we pay homage to
Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan for his invaluable services to the Muslims of
the Subcontinent during the Pakistan Movement and later to the young Pakistani
nation as the country’s first Prime Minister.
A trusted friend and
companion of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan was as
self-effacing as he was resolute. After Quad-e-Azam’s demise, his leadership
played a critical role in strengthening the nascent state, which was beset by
numerous predicaments, including bitter hostility from India. It was during his
tenure as Prime Minister that the foundation of Pakistan’s time–tested and
time-honored friendship with China was laid.
Let us on this day
reaffirm our pledge to follow the footsteps of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan and to work
tirelessly and selflessly to make Pakistan a progressive, tolerant, prosperous
and secure nation as envisioned by our founding fathers.
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OF 16th October, 2017