December 25, 2002	Wednesday	Shawwal 20, 1423

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 24: President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali in their messages on the eve on Quaid-i-Azam’s birthday, have vowed to make Pakistan a progressive, democratic, prosperous and a proud nation as envisaged by the Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

President Musharraf in his message said: “Let, today, Quaid-i-Azam‘s birthday strengthen our resolve to follow his inspiring example of moral uprightness, personal integrity, and courage of conviction, and to uphold his moto, unity, faith and discipline.

“Now, it is our duty to build Pakistan as a prosperous and proud nation as envisaged by our Quaid. For this purpose we must continue efforts for economic, educational, social, political and cultural uplift of our country. “Quaid-i-Azam wanted Pakistan to flourish as a progressive democratic modern Islamic State, wherein, not only the government but also all its organs should be well-organized and disciplined. This goal can be achieved, the Quaid believed, if we make honest and constructive efforts both at the national and local level. “It is with immense pleasure that I greet the nation today on the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. It is an undeniable fact that the Quaid-i-Azam was one of the most outstanding leaders in South Asia, and our beloved Pakistan is a symbol of his political genius and foresightedness. He led a valiant struggle in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds and galvanized the Muslims of South Asia with his wisdom and dynamic leadership.”

PM: Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali’s message said: “Our government is determined to solve numerous problems being faced by the nation today. By the grace of Allah, now there is a civilian setup in the country. We have embarked on the mission of reconstructing society in accordance with the wishes of our Quaid. We will continue to direct all our efforts for achieving speedy progress and development in the country. I am confident that my team will utilize best of their abilities to serve the people of Pakistan. “It is time for all of us to make the best contribution and work ceaselessly in the service of our nation to achieve the goal of making Pakistan a prosperous, strong, democratic and progressive country. “May Allah Almighty grant us the wisdom and resolve to build Pakistan as envisioned by the Quaid and elucidated in his guiding principles of peace, social harmony, good governance, fair economic order and most of all, unity, faith and discipline. “It is also a day to commit ourselves to live according to the expectations of our Quaid and serve our country with dedication, honesty and hard work.”