CM urges unity for stability

Express Tribune

24-03-2025

On Sunday, March 23, the nation commemorated Pakistan Day with great patriotic fervor, marking 85 years since the passage of the Lahore Resolution which demanded the formation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of India.
The day was observed with a renewed commitment to national progress, prosperity, and a strong defence of the country, with special ceremonies held across the country.
The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered for the security and stability of the country and nation in the Fajr prayer gatherings, while special prayer ceremonies were also organized in Minorities worship places. In honor of Pakistan Day, a ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.
Among those present were Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, members of the provincial cabinet, representatives of the armed forces, DG Rangers Sindh Muhammad Shamrez, MQM Pakistan (MQm-P) leaders, representatives of various political parties, civil society members, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and others.
They laid floral wreaths and offered Fateha (prayers) at the Quaid's mausoleum. Seminars and conferences were organized and rallies were taken out under the auspices of political, religious parties and civil society on this occasion. The importance of the Pakistan Declaration was highlighted in these programmes. Special editions were published in newspapers regarding Pakistan Day and programmes were broadcasted on TV channels.
It should be noted that Pakistan Day is celebrated in memory of the resolution passed at the All India Muslim League meeting on March 23, 1940, in light of which the Muslims of the subcontinent demanded a separate homeland for themselves. This resolution was presented in the then Minto Park in Lahore, where the Minar-e-Pakistan was built as a memorial to it.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, accompanied by Sindh Governor M. Kamran Tissori and members of his cabinet, paid tribute to the Father of the Nation at Mazar-e-Quaid on Pakistan Day.
Speaking to the media, he underscored the importance of March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution, laying the foundation for an independent Pakistan.
Marking the 85th anniversary of this historic resolution, he reaffirmed his commitment to the country's progress in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He expressed hope that Pakistan would continue to thrive as an Islamic democratic state.
The chief minister highlighted Sindh's pivotal role in the country's creation, recalling that the Sindh Assembly was the first to endorse the Pakistan Resolution on March 3, 1943. He noted that the struggle for independence culminated in the establishment of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, with the nation founded on Islamic principles.
Reflecting on contemporary challenges, CM Shah emphasized the need for national unity in combating terrorism and strengthening economic development. He urged citizens to be vigilant against forces that threaten Pakistan's stability and called for collective efforts to safeguard the nation.
Addressing recent terrorist incidents in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, including attacks on the Jaffer Express and violence in Noshki, Kalat, and Bannu, he stressed the importance of a unified approach to national security. He criticised political elements that had previously failed to attend National Security Committee meetings and reiterated that countering terrorism requires a collective national response.