President urges children to focus on character development in Quaid's birth anniversary
Pakistan
President urges children to focus on character development in Quaid's birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD (APP) - President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday urged children to gain knowledge, focus on their character development, uphold morality and truth, and act upon Quaid-e-Azam’s principles of “Unity, Faith and Discipline” to make Pakistan a strong and prosperous nation.
The President expressed these views while addressing an event titled “Quaid aur Bachay”, in connection with the celebration of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 146th birth anniversary, at Aiwan-e-Sadr here.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, children from various schools of Islamabad, parents, teachers, and media persons attended the event.
The President said that although the country was facing economic difficulties, however, we can progress by taking the right decisions at the right time and re-modelling our lives on the cherished moral and ethical values of Islam, sayings and the principles laid down by the Quaid, and working with unity and devotion.
The President quoted various incidents from the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah which reflected his love for children.
He said that Quaid-e-Azam used to reply to letters written by children to him, adding that children too played their role in Pakistan Movement and set examples by sending donations to Quaid-e-Azam for the Muslim League from their pocket money.
The President also referred to various sayings of the Quaid for youth and children. He quoted Quaid’ saying “My young friends, I look forward to you as the real makers of Pakistan, do not be exploited and do not be misled. Create amongst yourselves complete unity and solidarity. Set an example of what youth can do. Your main occupation should be in fairness to yourself, to your parents, in fairness to the State, to devote your attention to your studies. If you fritter away your energies now, you will always regret.”
The President said that even the political opponents of Quaid used to appreciate his truthfulness and strength of character and adherence to principles.
He said that in order to make Pakistan a developed country, we need education, knowledge and skills and once we would become economically strong, our country’s defence and security would also be assured.
Earlier, the children paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam through speeches and shed light on different aspects of Quaid-e-Azam’s life and his love for youth and children. Children with disabilities and students from different schools of Islamabad gave cultural performances and performed medleys highlighting the cultural diversity of the country and paid rich tribute to the Founding Father of the nation.
