Pakistan on way to achieve goals set by Quaid, Iqbal: CM

Lahore: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has paid tributes to the leadership of All Indian Muslim League for approving the Pakistan Resolution under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on March 23, 1940.

In his message on the eve of Pakistan Day, the CM said the resolution approved in the historic meeting at Minto Park paved the way for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent. The journey for achieving the independence has never been an easy task and the Muslims had to pass through a river of blood and fire to achieve the goal of a separate homeland, he added. In fact, the struggle for a separate homeland succeeded due to the tremendous sacrifices rendered under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Usman Buzdar said.

He said that Pakistan was moving forward to achieving the goals envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Muhammad Iqbal under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The CM said, “With the grace of Allah Almighty we are fully free to write a new chapter in the history of the world as we are making a new Pakistan. Today, our commitment is unwavering and every heart is filled with the hope of a new Pakistan. Today is the occasion of utmost commitment and passion towards Pakistan and every one of us will have to make a commitment to work hard for achieving the goal of a new Pakistan with unshaken determination.”

“There is a need to exhibit the same unity and spirit today which was displayed on March 23, 1940. The sacrifices rendered by our forefathers demand that we should achieve the real objective of the independence,” he stated.

REPORT SOUGHT: Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed grief over the death of six persons of a family due to collapse of a roof in a village near Attock and sought a report of the incident from the administration.

In his condolence message, the CM prayed may Allah Almighty rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

NZ’s PM: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has praised the prime minister of New Zealand for taking unique steps for the consolation and expression of solidarity with the Muslims after the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch.

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern has won the hearts of the Muslims and exhibited love and affection for the Muslims and led the way to stop extremism at the international level, the CM said, and added, “The NZ’s PM has set an example of solidarity and unity through her positive attitude. She has proved by attending the Friday congregation that terrorism is not associated with any religion.” Usman Buzdar said, “We pay tributes to the New Zealand government for broadcasting the Muslim Call for the Prayer of Jumma on television in and radio for expressing solidarity with the Muslims.”

He said that Jacinda Ardern had negated the nefarious designs of the terrorist by keeping him “nameless” by ignoring his name. The international community will have to collectively fight the terrorism, the CM stressed.

Condemnation: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has strongly condemned the incident of firing on noted religious scholar Muhammad Taqi Usmani in Karachi.

He expressed sorrow over the loss of two lives in the firing and prayed for early recovery those who suffered injuries. Usman Buzdar said that firing on Mufti Taqi Usmani’s car was an attempt to disturb the peace process. The nation is united against terrorism and any conspiracy of the enemy to destabilise the country would not succeed, the CM said.

off to Islamabad: Usman Buzdar on Friday left for Islamabad. He will attend the Pakistan Day parade in the Capital today.