Pakistan Observes 78th Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Solemnity and National Reverence
KARACH: The 78th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being celebrated throughout the country with great reverence, solemnity and re-commitment to his ideals and principles. The high-level government officials, political leaders and citizens are visiting the Mazar-e-Quaid to pay flowers and perform the act of Fateha.
Quaid-e-Azam was born in Karachi on 25th December 1876 and then after getting early education in his hometown, he went to England in 1893 for higher education. He qualified as a Barrister in 1896 and came back to the subcontinent where his outstanding legal skill and principle and zeal marked him as one of the greatest legal minds in the region.
After his return Quaid-e-Azam went on to become an active politician and joined Indian National Congress in 1906. But gradually, he became disenchanted with Congress’s policies with regard to the political rights and protection of Muslims who form the minority of the subcontinent.He joined the All-India Muslim League in 1913 and originally tried to foster political collaboration between the Congress and Muslim League.
However, as the policy differences grew, in 1920 he formally broke off relations with Congress and started working exclusively with the Muslim League to ensure the political future of the Muslims of South Asia.
He was given the great title of “Quaid-e-Azam” (Great Leader) by Maulana Mazharuddin in 1937. Thanks to his foresighted leadership, shrewd political tactics and indefatigable efforts for a separate Muslim state, the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims came to fruition and Pakistan came into existence on 14 August 1947.
Legacy and Nation-Building After independence, Quaid-e-Azam moved to become the first Governor General of the fledgling state and used whatever remaining resources were at his disposal to establish a well-organized, democratic and strong state.
Unfortunately, his time was short, however, due to poor health. On 11th September, 1948, Quaid-e-Azam breathed his last and the fledgling Pakistani nation went into a deep dejection. After 78 years, the motto of his “Unity, Faith, and Discipline” remains the guiding principle of Pakistan’s national identity.