Pakistan Day celebrated enthusiastically in Karachi

Pakistan Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Karachi on Sunday, marking the historic event of March 23, 1940, when the Pakistan Resolution was adopted. The day started with a 21-gun salute, and government officials, including Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, visited the mausoleum of Pakistan's founder, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. During their visit, they laid wreaths and prayed for the nation's progress and prosperity. Governor Tessori emphasized the need for unity among political parties to face the country's current challenges. He condemned recent terrorist acts and called for collective efforts to enhance national security and stability. Chief Minister Shah reflected on the significant role of Sindh in the creation of Pakistan and urged citizens to unite against threats to national stability. He highlighted that the struggle for independence culminated in Pakistan's emergence as a sovereign nation in 1947. In response to concerns about canal construction in Sindh, CM Shah assured citizens that no canals are being built and that the Pakistan People's Party would clarify any misinformation on the matter. He also discussed the delay in the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway project, noting its importance for trade in the region. Shah stressed that the Sindh government will not allow federal projects to proceed without its consent. He called for a meeting of the Council of Common Interest to address ongoing issues, particularly related to water. Several other officials attended the celebrations, reinforcing messages of unity and commitment to national development in their speeches. The Director General of Pakistan Rangers, Major General Mohammed Shamraiz, also paid respect at the Quaid's mazar on this important national day.