A national tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was held today by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary. It was the launch of Quaid’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations at a grand and celebratory event held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad.
The landmark ceremony brought
together senior political leadership, renowned celebrities including Ahsan Khan
and Sarwat Gilani, leading Quaid scholars, youth representatives, and members
from diverse segments of society to reflect on the life, vision, and enduring
legacy of the Founder of Pakistan.
The prestigious celebrations was
also attended by Mr. Tariq Fatimi, Federal Minister for Information &
Broadcasting Mr. Attaullah Tarar, and the Minister of State for Education
Wajiha Qamar, alongside other dignitaries and senior officials.
Proceedings commenced with the
recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the national anthem. After the welcome
remarks, a specially curated documentary on Quaid-e-Azam was screened,
highlighting key milestones of his life and leadership. The program further
featured the inspiring “URAAN Pakistan” song and a moving “My Quaid” youth
messages video, showcasing perspectives of young Pakistanis on Quaid-e-Azam’s
ideals.
A key segment of the event
included interactive discussions with leading Quaid scholars, offering insights
into Quaid-e-Azam’s political foresight, constitutional vision, and principles
of unity, faith, and discipline. Senior dignitaries presented Quaid’s Vision
Statements, emphasizing his relevance in addressing contemporary national
challenges.
The ceremony also featured an
address by the Honorable Minister for Information & Broadcasting Attaullah
Tarar, who highlighted the role of media, education, and culture in keeping
Quaid-e-Azam’s message alive for future generations.
The event concluded with a
keynote address by Professor Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, who formally announced the
commencement of a year-long series of activities, dialogues, and national
engagements dedicated to celebrating Quaid-e-Azam’s 150th birth anniversary. He
underscored the importance of translating Quaid-e-Azam’s vision into practical
national development, good governance, and inclusive progress.
The launch marks the beginning of
a comprehensive national campaign aimed at honoring the Founder of the Nation
and reinvigorating his ideals across Pakistan throughout the year.
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