Homage paid to Quaid-i-Azam.

LAHORE -- Punjab Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal on Wednesday said that Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah throughout his life struggled for the creation of Pakistan and it was necessary to make our new generation aware of each aspect of Quaid's life.

He said this while addressing a special ceremony organized by Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust (NPT) in connection with the 143rd birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at Aiwan-e-Quaid-i-Azam, Johar Towm.The ceremony started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (SAWW). National Anthem was also played.

Mian Aslam Iqbal said that the purpose behind the creation of Pakistan was to establish an exemplary society where Muslims could live freely in accordance with their religion and where every individual could avail equal opportunities to excel.

PTI Senator Walid Iqbal said that the participation of women in today's ceremony was very positive sign. He said Quaid-i-Azam always wanted to see women working side by side with men.

PTI Punjab President Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry said that under the dynamic...

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