Pakistan: Celebrating 140th Birthday Of The Founder Of Pakistan ‘Quaid-e-Azam - Muhammad Ali Jinnah’

Pakistan: Celebrating 140^th Birthday Of The Founder Of Pakistan ‘Quaid-e-Azam - Muhammad Ali Jinnah’

The 140th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated countrywide with national zeal today (Sunday, December 25, 2016).

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In his message on the 140th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah united the scattered Muslims under a single flag in his struggle for establishment of an independent Muslim state on the map of the world.

“Even today, he is a source of inspiration and guidance for us all, which is because of his exemplary character and exceptional leadership qualities,” the premier said.

The national flag has been hoisted atop all public and private buildings and a national holiday has been announced. Numerous events, including seminars, debates, and exhibitions, have been planned for the day.

“Under his dynamic leadership and by following Quaid’s ideals of Unity, Faith and Discipline, the Muslims after rendering matchless sacrifices achieved their collective goal. Quaid’s determination and integrity endeared him to millions of people who supported him in the struggle for creation of Pakistan. It was his nobility and strength of character which became a true source of inspiration and guidance for the Muslims of the Sub-continent. He was respected, even by his opponents, for his uprightness, honesty, integrity and conviction. He was a man of principles and his conduct was above reproach,” stated PM Nawaz Sharif.

Quaid e Azam - Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi on December 25, 1876, to Poonja and Mithibai Jinnah. He was a lawyer by profession, and joined All India Muslim League in 1913. The last major public event he participated in was the inauguration of State Bank of Pakistan.

The country's founder died on September 11, 1948. His home, the Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat, remains a reminder of his peaceful, yet commanding, personality.