President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon school children to adopt the values of discipline, unity and faith espoused by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to achieve success in life.
He was speaking at an event “Quaid aur Bachay” organized at the President House in connection with the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Alvi, ministers, members of Parliament and people from different walks of life attended the event.
The president congratulated children for their impressive performance at the event that had become an annual feature at the President House.
The president said freedom was a blessing and many nations struggled for hundreds of years to get freedom which was the most precious quality.
He expressed his optimism that country’s vibrant youth would take the leadership roles in future and play a pivotal role in the affairs of the country.
He advised the children not to waste their time and focus on their studies.
While sharing his experiences of youth’s days, the president said sports were good for body and mind but youth should follow advice of their parents and keep balance in the studies and sports.
He further informed that children used to write letters to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who also replied to those letters.
Quaid-e-Azam kept his sister Fatima Jinnah alongside him, he said adding family values were important to keep the society move ahead.
He called upon the children to respect their parents and teachers and take care of elders as pronounced by the Islamic teachings in the Holy Quran.
At the end of the event, the president along with children cut cake to celebrate birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam.
