Quaid-i-Azam a beacon of light for all Pakistanis: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's personality is a beacon of light for all Pakistanis and the entire nation pays him glowing tributes on his 141st birth anniversary.

In her message on the occasion, the Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Pakistan emerged on the map of the world as a consequence of a determined democratic and political struggle under his indomitable leadership. She said that he delivered the Muslims of the subcontinent from the British imperialism and the dominance of the majority group.

The minister said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah achieved Pakistan through the power of intellect, unity, faith and discipline and his entire life represented an untiring struggle. He gifted an independent state to the Muslims through his lofty aims and contemplation.

She said that the present government was striving to tackle the challenges confronting the country in conformity with the philosophy and thinking bequeathed by the Quaid. She said that our ancestors and founders of the country envisioned Pakistan as a democratic entity which was ruled constitutionally.

Marriyum said that they wanted a country free of prejudices like racial discrimination and linguistic considerations where people enjoyed individual liberties and where sentiments like mutual respect and tolerance flourished. She said the PML-N was trying to translate the vision and dream of Quaid and Iqbal into reality.

Marriyum said the best tribute to Quaid-i-Azam was to follow the guiding principles bequeathed by him. She said "Let us all renew our pledge today to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare and democratic state in consonance with the spirit of his vision and through unity."

Meanwhile Marriyum in her message on the eve of X-Mas said that members of Christian community were proud and praiseworthy citizens of Pakistan. She said that Islam enjoined its followers to respect other religions and their rites. She said that love, devotion and respect for Christ was one of the fundamental precepts of the Islamic faith.

She said the attachment of Muslims with Christ was part of the faith of every Muslim which dictated a relationship of respect with the Christian community. She said the life of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was a radiant example of his good treatment of the minorities.