The nation will celebrate 142nd birth anniversary of founder of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today (Tuesday) with renewed commitment to work hard for progress and prosperity of the country.
The day will dawn with Quran Khawani at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi. A change of guards’ ceremony will also be held at Mazar-i-Quaid, while the national flag will be hoisted atop all public and private buildings countrywide.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah will visit the Quaid’s mausoleum to pay homage to great leader of the sub-continent. The representatives of the three armed forces will also visit the mausoleum to lay wreaths and offer Fateha.
In Lahore, several government departments, institutions, besides political, social, academic and literary organizations have chalked out their plans to hold special ceremonies to mark the day in a befitting manner. One such ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Karkunan Tahreek-e-Pakistan.
Strict measures have been taken to ensure foolproof security on the occasion. In this connection, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed all police officers to ensure effective monitoring of security plan.
The main function in connection with the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Jinnah will be held in Nishtar Hall Peshawar.
Speakers will highlight different aspects of the life and achievements of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Different literary, social, and cultural organizations will also arrange functions to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Similarly, functions will also be held in all districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to mark birth anniversary of the founder of the nation.
Published in Daily Times, December 25th 2018.
