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Nation to celebrate birth anniversary of Quaid e Azam on Wednesday

Nation

KARACHI: The nation will celebrate the 148th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah tomorrow with national zeal and fervour.

Tomorrow will be a public holiday, whereas; national flag will hoist atop all public and private buildings.

The day will dawn with gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals after which a graceful changing of the guard’s ceremony will be held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.

Quran Khawani would also be held at the Mazar-e-Quaid.

On the other hand, Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam has extended heartfelt greetings to the government and people of Pakistan on the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Iranian envoy highlighted the enduring legacy of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Muhammad Iqbal in shaping the identity of Pakistan.

“Pakistan, which plays an effective and significant role in the Islamic world today, owes much to the pioneering role of the great philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal as a theorist, and the political efforts of Muhammad Ali Jinnah,” he remarked.

Ambassador Moghadam lauded Jinnah and Iqbal as enduring symbols of independence, unity, and faith for the people of Pakistan. He underscored their contributions to establishing a nation that continues to stand as a beacon of strength in the Muslim world.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is set to celebrate the 148th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on Wednesday, December 25th.

Preparations are underway across Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) for various events organized by social, political, governmental and non-governmental groups to honor Jinnah’s contributions to the creation of Pakistan.

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Change of Guards ceremony held at Mazar-e-Quaid on Defence Day

Defence Day

KARACHI: Change of Guards ceremony was held at the mausoleum of the Founder of the Nation on Defence Day, observed on September 6 (Friday).

During the ceremony, Pakistan Air Force Academy – Asghar Khan’s armed squad took over the guard duties at the Mazar-e-Quaid. Air Marshal Shehriyar Khan was the chief guest at the ceremony.

He inspected the parade and lay a floral wreath at the Quaid’s shrine.

A total of 74 cadets including 13 females of Pakistan Air Force were posted for professional duties at the Mazar.

Representatives of all three armed forces, DG Rangers Sindh and Corps Commander Karachi attended the ceremony and laid floral wreaths at the Mazar-e-Quaid.

On the other hand, Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori visited the mausoleum of the father of the nation Quaid e Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah and paid tributes to him and the armed forces to mark Defence Day.

He laid a floral wreath and offered fateha.

The Governor also prayed for the development and prosperity of the country.

He inked his impressions in the visitors’ book.

Later, talking to media persons, Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori said that September 6 was a day to show solidarity with the armed forces and pay tributes to them.

He said that, Today, on Defense Day, they would tell those, who made the narrative of hatred that they were all united.

Tessori said that the entire nation would express solidarity with their forces and their martyrs under the shade of the green crescent flag.

He said that the biggest stage in the history of Pakistan had been set in the Governor House.

He further said that tributes would be paid to the families of the martyrs.

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Caretaker govt to ensure impartial election process: PM Kakar

Kakar
  • Talking to media after visiting Mazar-e-Quaid to offer Fateha.
  • He said caretaker govt would function in limited time-frame.
  • It was maiden visit of caretaker prime minister to Karachi.

KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar reiterated that the interim government would ensure holding of the upcoming general elections in the most transparent and impartial manner, accepted to all.

Talking to media after visiting the Mazar-e-Quaid to pay tribute and offer Fateha, the prime minister said that the caretaker government would function in the limited time-frame only to ensure the election process.

They would play their part in that regard by holding transparent and impartial polls, so that Pakistan could move through its constitutional transitional period, he added.

On the occasion, the prime minister was accompanied by Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tissori, Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (Retired) Maqbool Baqir and the members of his cabinet. It was the maiden visit of the caretaker prime minister to Karachi after assuming his office.

The prime minister said that he along with his few cabinet members came here to pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and reaffirm to work for the progress and prosperity of the country by highlighting the social contract under which a separate state came into being.

Referring to an address of the Founder of the Nation on August 11, 1947 before the Constituent Assembly, he said it focused on the rights of the minorities and equality among individuals.

Prime Minister Kakar expressed the optimism that the people of the country would excel in different fields on the basis of their talents and it was the future of the country.

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Fatima Jinnah

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Quaid-e-Azam Day: Graceful Change of Guards Ceremony held to honor Jinnah

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Mazar e Quaid

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