The Pakistani Ladies Club recently paid tribute to the nation's founder Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah on his birth anniversary at the Pakistan consul general’s residence in Jeddah.

Rubila Jamil Rathore, assistant coordinator of the group, urged the Pakistani expatriate community to remember Jinnah’s famous statement that all citizens should act on their convictions.

Rathore highlighted the role played by Jinnah to gain independence and said it was now the duty of every Pakistani to maintain what he had achieved with so much difficulty.

Nighat Nadeem, coordinator of the club, said that if every Pakistani heeded Jinnah’s message, the country would make monumental progress in all spheres of development.

Shahida Jamil, a member of the club, said: “Quaid-e-Azam not only played a significant role in the history of the sub-continent but also changed the world’s map with his two-nation theory.” She called on Pakistanis to work hard and stay united for the progress of the nation.

The event began with a recital from the Holy Qur’an by Nadiya Azhar. Safiya Ishaq presented famous quotes from Jinnah by international dignitaries. Nilo Shahid, Sabiha Khan and Goldi Khurram presented historical facts on his life.

Bintul Hasan presented a poem focusing on his personality. Afshan Khokhar, chairperson of the club and wife of the Pakistani consul general, praised the club for their efforts.