A joint session on “Quaid-e-Azam Aur Aaj ka Pakistan” was held at Imam Rabbani International Research Institute, organized by Quaid-e-Azam Academy (QAA) and Anjuman Asaatiza Pakistan Karachi Division. The event was aimed at honoring the legacy of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. The chief guest, Prof. Dr. Hakim Nasar Askari, a Royal Physician from Junagadh State, praised the organizers for hosting the session and shedding light on Quaid’s vision for Pakistan. He lamented that the “mafia culture” had undermined the progress envisioned by Quaid, explaining how historical events and facts were manipulated by feudal lords to suppress the true sacrifices made by the ancestors of Pakistan.
He urged the audience to summon the courage to confront evil forces and make necessary sacrifices, as taught by Islam. Zahid Hussain Abro, Director of QAA, shared the Academy’s ongoing work on preserving Quaid’s legacy. He emphasized that Quaid’s vision of a society based on freedom of religion and tolerance is still relevant today.
Abro stressed the need to build a just, prosperous, and strong nation grounded in peace and equality, adhering to the principles set by the founder of Pakistan. Nusrat Rana Dar, President of Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League, recalled Quaid’s 1940 address to the youth, urging them to pursue higher education and serve the nation with sincerity. She reiterated the importance of reviving Quaid’s ideals and reaffirming his call for youth empowerment.
The participants echoed the sentiment that Pakistan was created as a free state for all its citizens, including minorities, and advocated for the revival of Urdu as the national language in alignment with Quaid’s vision.
They also stressed that the Constitution of Pakistan is the key to the country’s success and unity. The event concluded with the presentation of mementos and Sindhi Ajraks as a token of appreciation to the guests. The program was presided over by Munawar Ali Mahesar, Director General of the Cultural Department, Government of Sindh.
