Leaders reaffirm commitment to Quaid-i-Azam’s principles

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paid tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on his 78th death anniversary, which falls on Sept 11 (today), lauding his visionary leadership, political acumen and lifelong struggle for the constitutional, legal, religious, cultural and human rights of the Muslims of the subcontinent that culminated in the creation of Pakistan. In a statement, the president urged countrymen to embrace the Quaid-i-Azam’s core virtues of discipline and perseverance as guiding forces for national cohesion and institutional stability.

Reaffirming the necessity of the democratic process, the president highlighted that sustainable national development was impossible without ensuring that all citizens stood equal before the law. He called upon all political forces to look beyond their immediate differences and rely on dialogue, the rule of law and constitutional mechanisms to address the country’s pressing issues. “Quaid-i-Azam’s life offers an enduring lesson in perseverance, discipline and confidence in one’s purpose,” President Zardari said. Mr Jinnah’s qualities offered a great vision for handling all challenges, crises and opportunities, Mr Zardari said. From security, political, social, cultural and economic challenges to climate emergencies, the life of the Quaid stood as a radiant lighthouse and a guiding compass for meeting all challenges. PM Shehbaz, in his message, said the Quaid-i-Azam was an eminent leader…