ISLAMABAD
\nThe 129th birth anniversary of Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, the political thinker credited with coining the name \u201cPakistan\u201d was observed on Sunday. Commemorative events were held across the country, honouring his intellectual legacy and contributions to the subcontinent\u2019s Muslim identity.
\nTalking to media, Pakistan National Movement President Yousaf Aziz said Rahmat Ali had introduced the name \u201cPakistan\u201d on 28 January 1933 in his pamphlet Now or Never, nearly fourteen years before the country\u2019s creation. He described the name as inspired by the Quranic verse 15 \u201cbaldatun tayyibatun\u201d from Surah Saba, symbolising a pure and ideal homeland.
\nAziz added that the concept carried religious, historical, political and cultural resonance that later found formal expression in the Lahore Resolution seven years after the pamphlet\u2019s publication.
\nHe said Rahmat Ali\u2019s vision represents \u201ca national rediscovery\u201d that will continue to guide future generations in understanding Pakistan\u2019s historical roots and evolving identity.
\nState broadcaster PTV aired a documentary highlighting his life and national services, while scholar Prof. Zaid bin Umar released his new book Chaudhry Rahmat Ali: A Critical Review of Objections. Contemporary news platforms also carried features reflecting on his role in shaping the country\u2019s ideological foundations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The 129th birth anniversary of Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, the political thinker credited with coining the name \u201cPakistan\u201d was observed on Sunday. Commemorative events were held across the country, honouring his intellectual legacy and contributions to the subcontinent\u2019s Muslim identity. Talking to media, Pakistan National Movement President Yousaf Aziz said Rahmat Ali had introduced the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":514947,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-514922","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n