Today this nation is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the adoption of Pakistan Resolution by All India Muslim League in Lahore, on March 23, 1940. Pakistan Day reminds us of the immense sacrifices rendered by the Muslims of the subcontinent to achieve a homeland of their own for ordering their lives in accordance with their religion, culture and traditions.
Let us, therefore, express our gratitude to Allah Almighty, who has blessed us with a separate homeland. We pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah gratefully and all the freedom fighters and workers of the Pakistan Movement, who determinedly marched behind their leader to achieve their cherished goal. We should also pay our respect and homage to those countless individuals who laid down their lives in the struggle for Pakistan.
Let us all rededicate ourselves in attaining the ideals of an enlightened, tolerant and moderate society; social justice and democracy, laid down for us by the Founding Fathers and fashion our lives according to our consecrated values.
Let us on this day pledge to keep our covenant with the Quaid by closing our ranks and transforming the country into a modern enlightened Islamic welfare state, which ensures justice, rightful place of woman in society and equal rights and opportunities for all citizens; while discouraging hatred, extremism and exploitation in all forms and manifestations.
May Allah bless our efforts with success, Ameen.
Shaukat Aziz
Prime Minister of Pakistan
