Quaid Day 2020.

The year 2020 has been one of the darkest years of human history. The world is in chaos but there is hope on the horizon. Celebrating Quaid's day this year, once again draws our focus towards unity, faith and discipline. Far from the bookish ideas that have lost meaning, this day gives us the opportunity to see the value of the guiding principles that the Quaid gave us. It is the disciplined nations that have managed to continue life despite the pandemic. It is the hardworking and unified nations that are thriving even now. Such values have saved millions in countries like China, Germany, New Zealand among others, who have tackled the Covid-19 challenge with excellent and thoughtful discipline. Pakistan too displayed much needed vigor but lost its way as the pandemic has returned with full force this December.

Also, Quaid's day reminds us of the challenges that he faced when the country gained independence in 1947 and it is at time for us to draw upon and inspire ourselves with the commitment and determination he displayed. Our country is still under duress but they are not as huge as compared to when it was born.

'Think a hundred times before you take a decision, but once the decision is taken, stand by it as one man', these were the words of the great man who carved out Pakistan from the map of the world. His commitment, integrity and discipline still form the foundation of our nation and its path towards glory. As our challenges grow tougher and tougher, the people of this country need only to look at the father of the nation for inspiration and the resolve to achieve our destiny. On his birthday, let us commemorate not just his birthday, but also his motivation and determination to make people of this country into an extra ordinary nation in the world.

The story of Muhammad Ali Jinnah starts in Karachi in the year 1876. Having a golden spoon did not deter him from the path of hardwork and leadership. The young and charming boy was initially named Mohammad Ali Jinnah bhai, but in his sense of proportion and harmony, in 1894, he got the word 'bhai' dropped from his documents and altered the spelling for studies in England. Less known is also the fact that, while in England, Jinnah actually pursued a career in acting and theater. He was later convinced that this was for not him. From that point onwards, Jinnah dedicated his life to the world of law and jurisprudence. In his accolades, it must be mentioned that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the...