The 56th death anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah is being observed today with great respect and reverence.

Fatima Jinnah played a vital role in the creation of Pakistan.

She worked side by side with her brother Mohammad Ali Jinnah and gathered the women of sub-continent on one platform which made the struggle for achieving a separate state of Muslims easier.

Fatima Jinnah is referred as the Madar-i-Millat or Mother of the Nation for her role in the Freedom Movement.

Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was born on July 31, 1893 in Karachi and passed away on this day in 1967. Fatima Jinnah is still remembered for her passionate support for civil rights and devoted struggle in Pakistan Movement.

In a statement on the occasion, paying d tribute to Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, Prime Minister said Fatima Jinnah holds the status of a mother for nation as she has many favors on nation.

He said she stood firm against dictatorship and played historic role for the people, democracy and country.

Shehbaz Sharif said Madar-e-Millat played a remarkable role and sacrificed for the Pakistan Movement and the country.