Quaid-i-Azam's personality a beacon of light for all of us: Budzar.

LAHORE -- The 142nd birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was celebrated with traditional national fervour across the country.

The day began with special prayers in mosques for peace and prosperity of the country. Various competitions, exhibitions and seminars were held across Punjab to commemorate the birthday of the founder of Pakistan.

In his message on the day, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the personality of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the freedom movement was a beacon of light for all of us. Under his dynamic leadership, the dream of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent was materialised.

'The establishment of a peaceful society based on tolerance, harmony and affection was the dream of the founder of the nation and we are living as an independent nation due to the hard work and struggle of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,' Buzdar said. 'Quaid-i-Azam was a man of principles as well as a statesman and courageous leader whose leadership is a role model for us. Transforming the country into same Pakistan for both the rich and the poor is a commitment of Prime Minister Imran Khan and he is striving for materialising the dream of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.'

The chief minister said sayings of the founder of the nation were a beacon of light and harbinger of prosperity of the country. Pakistan can get rid of crises by following the sayings of the founder of the nation, he added. In fact, Pakistan can be made a true Islamic welfare state by following the golden principles of Quaid-i-Azam.

'We will have to move forward by promoting the national agenda in accordance with the vision of Quaid-i-Azam so that Pakistan could achieve its lost glory,' he remarked.

'By the Grace of Allah Almighty, Pakistan of Quaid-i-Azam will be materialised under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and everyone will have equal access to socio-economic justice,' the CM said. 'The dream of making Pakistan a true welfare Islamic state will also be fulfilled in the tenure of Prime Minister Imran Khan. We will utilise all our energies to achieve this goal. We should also make a commitment on this day to follow the vision of Quaid-i-Azam for the bright future of the country,' he underlined.

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