Photographs depict struggle for creation of Pakistan.

RAWALPINDI -- An exhibition of old photographs depicting Pakistan Movement titled Roshani ka Safar kicked off at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Thursday to mark Pakistan Day celebrations.

More than 100 photographs were displayed in the art gallery showcasing the political struggle of the father of nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Mohammad Iqbal and other leaders of the Pakistan movement.

Moments from the freedom movement, Muslim League and the life of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah from 1857 to 1947 were captured.

In some pictures, Quaid-i-Azam was with Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru besides British officials. In other pictures, the photographers captured shots of leaders during rallies and public meetings.

The exhibition was inaugurated by RAC Director Waqar Ahmed and former resident director Naheed Manzoor.

The arrival of refugees to Pakistan after independence in 1947 and the atrocities on the way were also revealed in the exhibition.

Ms Manzoor said that freedom is the greatest blessing in the world. Pakistan is the realisation of dreams of the Muslims of the subcontinent.

'After seeing the photo exhibition, one wonders how Pakistan came into being after so many sacrifices and difficulties. Mr Jinnah made a dream come true by...