PESHAWAR
\nAs 76th death anniversary of founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah passed a few days back, nation is still struggling to revitalize his vision for making the country a prosperous welfare state.
\nWith more than 77 years down the road after Pakistan was came into being, the country passed through different phases on way to the destination envisioned by \u2018Father of the Nation.\u2019
\nBut hurdles after hurdles hampered this journey and the country is still confronting gigantic issues like political harmony, speedy dispensation of justice, economic revival and internal and external security threats.
\nNo doubt that Quaid\u2019s personality, vision and struggle is recognized globally but materialization of his vision still seems like a dream as the nation is waiting miracles to happen for rectification of the time lost on way to progress and prosperity. So, the time is passing fast and limited clues are left.
\nStanley Wolpert, a renowned academic, historian and writer had stated in his famous book \u2018Jinnah of Pakistan\u2019 that \u2018few individuals significantly alter the course of history.
\nFewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Muhammad Ali Jinnah did all three.\u2019
\nNo doubt it is a great acknowledgement for the leader and his unflinching struggle for a separate motherland for the Muslims of Sub-Continent.
\nBut seeing through the annals of history, we find that we remained lost somewhere in the dust oozing out from our own follies as well as conspiracies of our evil wishers, still looking for a way to rush out of this dust storm.
\nLot of experiences made time and again by different regimes and rulers to hammer out our problems dashed down to ground due to one reason or the other and once again we are on crossroads of history seeking a clue to reach our destination. Can it be the noble principles of governance envisioned by our great Quaid?
\n\u201cWolper\u2019s remarks signified the political stature of Quaid e Azam who was a leader of par excellence and commitment. It was his undefeated courage that kneed down his treacherous opponents like Nehru and colonial rulers,\u201d remarked Younas Khan, Chairman Pakistan Studies Department University of Peshawar.
\n\u201cIt was unfortunate that intrigues starting from the very beginning against a nascent state posed serious challenges to our rulers. Traps after traps kept us dragging away from our destination,\u201d Younas Khan said.
\nBut, still he was hopeful to find a way out for our success in Quaid\u2019s vision as he stated, \u201cif we still follow his vision diligently and in letter and spirit, we can emerge to highest pinnacle from bewilderment.\u201d
\nAs the desire for following Quaid\u2019s vision is still alive at top level, we may have hope for a better future as stated by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their messages on Quaid\u2019s anniversary.
\n\u201cI am sure that by acting upon his (Quaid-e-Azam) teachings and advice, we can make Pakistan strong and prosperous,\u201d said President Zardari. \u201cQuaid-e-Azam\u2019s vision for Pakistan was fundamentally democratic as he firmly believed in a state where all citizens, irrespective of religion, would be equal before the law.\u201d
\n\u201cMuhammad Ali Jinnah\u2019s struggle not only laid the foundation of Pakistan\u2019s democratic system but continues to influence our aspirations for parliamentary democracy and communal harmony,\u201d the President said.
\n\u201cJinnah had envisioned a Pakistan based on Islamic principles of democracy and socio-economic justice.\u201d
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz,Sharif also remarked that the Freedom Movement serves as a testament to Quaid\u2019s political acumen and visionary leadership, reflecting his dedication to the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
\n\u201cThe Quaid\u2019s unwavering commitment to principles of democracy, social justice and equality laid the foundation for a nation where every citizen could aspire to thrive despite diverse cultures,\u201d the Premier said.
\n\u201cIn remembering the Quaid-e-Azam, we are also reminded of our duty to the future generations. It is our responsibility to instill in them the values of integrity, hard work and patriotism that Jinnah embodied,\u201d he stated.
\nSince, we are well aware of Quaid\u2019s vision and have a will to tread on his footsteps, we need national unity, justice and equality to create a nation where peace prevails and justice is served as stated by the Prime Minister.
\n\u201cWe can achieve every goal in life by strictly adhering to Quaid\u2019s principles of unity, faith and discipline,\u201d remarked Professor Dr AZ Hilali, former chairman, political science department, university of Peshawar.
\n\u201cBy revisiting symbols of the Quaid\u2019s legacy, every strata of life must be encouraged, properly guided and taught the noble principles of Quaid\u2019s philosophy in syllabi to evolve a nation that earns respect among comity of nations,\u201d he said.
\nAs Pakistan continues to navigate its path forward, the memories and ideals of its founder remain a guiding light.
\nWhat we need is to decide, once and for all that each state organ strictly adheres to Quaid\u2019s teachings and his vision for galloping off on road to national harmony and coherence, strong economy and defence, speedy justice and above all welfare of its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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