The 75th death anniversary of renowned prominent leader of Pakistan Movement Allama Shabir Ahmad Usmani is being observed today.

Allama Usmani played an active role in Pakistan movement. He also hoisted the first flag of Pakistan in Karachi on August 14, 1947.

Quaid-e-Azam was highly appreciative of services of Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani in the process of Pakistan's creation.

According to the will of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, he also led his funeral prayer.

Allama Shabbir Usmani took full part in the preparation of the Objective resolution which was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.

He died on this day in 1949 in Bahawalpur and was buried in Karachi.