A recent book on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, authored by Sri Lankan writer Chandana Wijekoon, was successfully launched at the Colombo International Book Fair.
The book, titled “Ali Jinnah, Silver Voice of Asia,” gained notable popularity, with the sale of 6,000 copies during the event, indicating the enduring appeal of Quaid-e-Azam.
A separate book launch ceremony took place at St. John’s College, where Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Wajid Hussain served as the chief guest. Major General (retd) Prathap of Sri Lanka delivered a special address during the event, acknowledging the significant contributions of Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the Muslims of the subcontinent. At the book launch, Rasanjali Jaya Tilka, Deputy Principal of St. John’s College, felicitated the author.
The ceremony witnessed the participation of various writers, journalists, and senior civil and military officers. The deputy high commissioner of Pakistan took the opportunity to emphasize the strong relationship between the two countries and expressed gratitude to the author for shedding light on an important historical figure.
Nation Celebrates Birthday Of Quaid-I-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Today, the nation commemorates the birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, with traditional fervor nationwide. The day began with ceremonial gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals, followed by a solemn changing of the guard at Jinnah’s mausoleum in Karachi.
People from diverse backgrounds paid homage to the mausoleum, acknowledging Jinnah’s monumental contributions to Pakistan. Radio Pakistan highlighted special programs organized for the occasion, where participants honored Jinnah’s tireless dedication and visionary leadership.
Born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi, Jinnah’s birthday is a public holiday marked by the hoisting of the national flag on government buildings across the country.
A lawyer by profession and a pivotal political figure, Jinnah led the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947. He served as Pakistan’s inaugural governor general and passed away on September 11, 1948.
President Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, in their respective messages, emphasized the imperative of unity for sustaining democracy, fostering peaceful coexistence, upholding the rule of law, and eradicating extremist ideologies.
President Alvi lauded Jinnah as the “great benefactor” whose relentless endeavors paved the way for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent, as reported by the state broadcaster.
Alvi said the founder of Pakistan advocated for the rights of the Muslim community. “The situation demands from us to follow the vision of the father of the nation and his guiding principles in letter and spirit to promote unity and democratic values,” he said.
Caretaker PM Kakar said that Quaid’s principles of “unity, faith and discipline” should be the guiding principles for all as a nation to realize the democratic state as conceived by its founder.
