Quaid's birth anniversary: President reaffirms commitment to provide equal opportunities to all citizens.

ISLAMABAD -- President Dr Arif Alvi has paid rich tribute to the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's role in the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent, ARY News reported on Friday.

President Dr Arif Alvi said in a message on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam's birth anniversary, 'As we celebrate the 144th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, we pay him a rich tribute for his role in the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent.'

'We pledge to follow his ideals to make Pakistan a strong and prosperous country,' he said in a message on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day.

He said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah propounded the two-nation theory, championed the rights of minorities and declared that members of every community will be treated as citizens of Pakistan with equal rights, privileges and obligations and that minorities will be safeguarded and protected.

'Today, we reaffirm our commitment to building a state that respects the diversity of its people and provides equal opportunities to its citizens irrespective of their religion, caste, creed or colour,' he added.

The president urged the nation to also remember the people...