Nation to celebrate Quaid-e-Azam’s birth anniversary tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The nation will mark the 148th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah tomorrow (Wednesday) with great enthusiasm and reverence. The day has been declared a public holiday, with all offices and banks closed.

Christmas will also be celebrated on the same day.

The day will begin with gun salutes in Islamabad and provincial capitals. A ceremonial changing of the guard will take place at Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum in Karachi, attended by senior officials who will lay wreaths and offer Fatiha at the site.

Various official events and programs have been organized across the country to honor the Quaid’s life, political achievements, and pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan.

PTV and Radio Pakistan will air special programs to highlight Quaid-e-Azam’s struggles and achievements for an independent homeland.  

Enhanced Security for Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas

Security measures have been tightened in Punjab and Sindh ahead of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, with thousands of personnel deployed in churches and main public areas for ensuring safety of the citizens.

Punjab Inspector General of Police Usman Anwar announced that over 30,000 security personnel will be deployed to guard more than 2,900 churches across the province.

In Lahore alone, 600 churches will be manned by over 5,000 police officers. Additionally, over 1,000 personnel will oversee security at Quaid-e-Azam Day events.

Commandos will be deployed at the sensitive churches.

Similar security measures will also be placed in Karachi. Orders have been issued to tighten checks at city entry and exit points, reinforce checkpoints, and strictly implement bans on aerial firing and weapon displays during Christmas celebrations.

Sindh IG directed authorities to take strict action against lawbreakers. A joint strategy to counter security threats was approved, according to a Rangers spokesperson.

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