Pakistan Day is a truly historic milestone in our nation’s quest for independence from colonial rule. It is a manifestation of the resolve of the Muslims of South Asia, and their unanimous will resulting in the creation of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah; a homeland where they could live in peace, harmony without fear of domination or subjugation.
From that momentous day in 1940, our nation has come a long way. Having attained independence on Aug. 14, 1947 against seemingly insurmountable odds, our country has been confronted with many challenges both external and internal in the post-independence period. The problems have indeed been many as well as complex. It most certainly goes to the credit of the Pakistani nation that we have always risen to the occasion and successfully overcome adversity by demonstrating patriotism, steadfastness, resilience and unswerving faith in Almighty Allah.
Pakistan is rapidly moving on the path of progress and development. Reforms in all sectors have been successfully introduced and are bearing fruit and a new direction has been given to our nation’s destiny in line with the principles given to us by our founders.
Allah has gifted our country with tremendous natural resources and our people with immense capabilities. They have always faced up to every challenge in the past, whether it was related to the creation of Pakistan or to its defense. I am confident that if we abide by the guiding principles of Unity, Faith and Discipline given by the Quaid-e-Azam, we will Insha Allah make Pakistan an impregnable fortress of democracy, peace, progress and attain our rightful place in the comity of nations.
May Allah be with us in our endeavors. Ameen!
General Pervez Musharraf
President of Pakistan