The 74th death anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed with due solemnity on Sunday, with the pledges to follow his golden principles of “unity, faith and discipline.”

The day dawned with special prayers in mosques and other worship places for eternal peace of the departed soul and for peace and prosperity of the country.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as leader of All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s creation on August 14, 1947.

He passed away on this day in 1948 shortly after achieving freedom for the nation.

Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television are broadcasting special programmes today to pay tribute to Quaid-i-Azam for his unmatched services for freedom of Pakistan.

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have called for adherence to the golden principles of unity, faith and discipline as manifested by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to fight the challenges faced by the country.        

In their separate messages on the occasion of 74th death anniversary of the father of the Nation, they said the entire nation pays homage to the Quaid's tireless struggle and visionary leadership in the fight for rights of Muslims of the subcontinent.

The Prime Minister, in a tweet, said by dint of our strong faith, unity and brotherhood, we will bring such discipline in our ranks that will help us achieve the goal of a great Pakistan by overcoming all the challenges.

He said this path is difficult, but the destination is not impossible at all.