Nation celebrates Quaid's 144th birth anniversary.

ISLAMABAD / KARACHI -- The nation on Wednesday is celebrating 144th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with renewed commitment to work hard for progress and prosperity of the country.

The day dawned with the national flag being hoisted at all public and private buildings and a change of guard's ceremony at the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the guards' duty. Commandant Pakistan Military Academy Major General Muhammad Ali was the chief guest on the occasion.

In their separate messages on the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam, the president and prime minister have said the recent developments in India and occupied Kashmir have again vindicated the conviction of the great Quaid that the extremist Hindus would never allow Muslim minority to live with respect and dignity.

In his message, President Dr Arif Alvi said Quaid-e-Azam was a visionary man who envisaged the separate identity, needs and political direction of the Muslims of the subcontinent.

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He said the acumen of his foresight and vision can be witnessed even today with the prevailing conditions in India and occupied Kashmir.

The president said by paying homage to this great leader, we should stand united and re-affirm our faith in his teachings.

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