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Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
The nation created by Jinnah
The writer is an educationist based in Larkana. She can be reached at sairasamo88@ Listen to article Led by great leaders, envisioned and created by Jinnah, and carried forward by the Muslim community — youth, men and women alike — this nation was built through sacrifice, selflessness and relentless efforts. Resilient, patriotic and high in spirit, it cannot bear the evil eye. The freedom of Pakistan embarked on a new era, ushering in economic, political and social perspectives, and enabling the practice of religion freely. It presented enormous opportunities for the public and the state to strive for the nation's progress. Like an enchanting story, the people inclined themselves towards making their vibrant culture even more beautiful with its unique traits of love and kindness. No external power can now diminish the worth and mettle of its people. This was proved 77 years ago when Jinnah declared, "There is no power on Earth that can undo Pakistan." Stanley Wolpert, in his book, Jinnah of Pakistan, beautifully writes in honour of our Quaid: "Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with making a nation." Quaid-e-Azam, the architect of the nation, launched the freedom movement and raised Indian Muslims to the height of glory, which was to be preserved in the Land of Pure for all times to come. Not only Muslims but Hindus too were dear to him. Hence, he was called the ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity — a unity seen when the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League came together on one platform for the Lucknow Pact of 1916. In his early career, he advocated for Hindus and Muslims to live together and flourish peacefully on the subcontinent. But time became so turbulent that the unity once epitomised at the Lucknow Pact was never witnessed again. Over the years, the rift between Hindus and Muslims widened, ultimately leading to the partition. Nevertheless, after the partition, the animosity between Hindus and Muslims escalated, resulting in three wars and several skirmishes. More recently, this has culminated in events like Operation Sindoor and its reaction, Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos. Panic ensues on both sides. Tragically, 77 years have passed since the partition, and in the meantime, both nations have remained at daggers drawn, with less positivity and increasing negativity in their ties. This belligerence seems to be a continuum of the past hostility, when both nations lived together despite diverse cultures and beliefs. The differences between the two nations were rightly envisioned in the Two-Nation Theory — a fact that remains undeniable. Kashmir, meanwhile, has long been the main cause of fluctuating relations between the two countries. The integrity, stability and sovereignty of the region have been chained by constant conflict, resulting in chaos and hatred. The surge in belligerence continues, especially with India's verbal attacks after a superpower-brokered ceasefire. Listening to PM Modi's fake stance and watching Indian media coverage reveals humiliation and degradation directed at Pakistan. The blame game and misinformation by Indian media remain on the rise, leading its public through bias and hatred against Pakistan. India cannot win this game through ill will and misinformation to gain public favour. Victory lies in strong and sincere efforts — something our armed forces have demonstrated with their patriotism and valour, surprising their counterparts. In this regard, the armed forces deserve a grand salute for making the nation proud of their bravery. May these protectors always stand tall in the face of adversity! Evil eyes off! This is the nation of Jinnah, who created Pakistan on the principles of Unity, Faith and Discipline. Therefore, the nation stands by these principles and abides by international law. Though it might be economically weak, it is rich in patriotic love and enthusiasm — because here lives the nation created by Jinnah.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
President, PM urge nation to follow Iqbal's teachings
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their heartfelt greetings to the nation on the eve of Eid ul Fitr. PHOTO: EXPRESS President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged the nation to follow the teachings and thoughts of Allama Muhammad Iqbal to make Pakistan a country delivering social and economic justice to all its citizens. In a message on the occasion of the death anniversary of Allama Iqbal on April 21, the president said, "Today we are observing the death anniversary of Poet of the East and Thinker of Pakistan Allama Muhammad Iqbal." "Today we pay tribute to his political and intellectual contributions," he added. He said, "The thoughts, philosophy, and poetry of Allama Iqbal are a beacon of light for us, and we need to follow the message of Iqbal in our individual capacity and national life." Allama Iqbal was not only a poet but also a thinker and reformer who felt the anguish of the downfall of the Islamic Ummah and used his thoughts and verses as a medium to awaken the Ummah, he continued. The president said Iqbal's poetry revolved around the concepts of selfhood, reformation, divine love, freedom of thought, and renaissance of the Ummah. According to Iqbal, the salvation of the Muslim Ummah not only lay in political freedom but was also attainable through intellectual and spiritual awakening, he added. He said the poet philosopher called the Muslims towards knowledge, wisdom, self-confidence, and the message of true religion. The president noted taht the role of Allama Iqbal was not only confined to his thoughts and poetry, but also played a critical role in setting the political direction of Muslims in the sub-continent. He pointed out that Allama Iqbal was an active leader of the All India Muslim League and in his address at Allahabad in 1930 he presented the concept of a separate state for the Muslims of the sub-continent. "His political thinking is reflective of the separate identity of Muslims," he noted. "Today we are faced with numerous social, economic, and intellectual challenges, so we should adopt the teachings of Iqbal as a beacon of light." "Let us pledge that we will follow the teachings and thoughts of Allama Iqbal and will make Pakistan a country where all citizens have equal opportunities of social and economic justice and progress," he added. Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon the nation to embrace the principles of Allama Iqbal in individual and collective lives to build Pakistan as a strong, sovereign and developed country. "Today, on his death anniversary, we pay tribute to Pakistan's ideological builder, great thinker and Poet of the East Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal," the premier said in a statement. Iqbal was not only a poet, but was a farsighted leader who presented the concept of a separate country for the Muslims of the sub-continent, he added. Shehbaz said Iqbal's philosophy of selfhood and his poetry not only provided an ideological basis for the movement of Pakistan but also breathed a new spirit in the Muslims of the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. The prime minister said Allama Iqbal was the first thinker who, in his address of 1930 in Allahabad, presented a clear concept of a separate state for the Muslims of the sub-continent.
