KARACHI, Aug 14: On the occasion of the 60th Independence Day, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan announced that a museum would be established to preserve the antique and rare vehicles that remained in use of the Father of the Nation.
He said this after looking at the rare and historical vehicles which were exhibited at the Governor’s House on Tuesday. Sindh Adviser for Home Affairs Waseem Akhtar, City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal, Principal Secretary Mohammed Saleem Khan and others were also present.
The vehicles on display included 1924 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost (right) is a witness to history. It was the vehicle that carried Quaid-i-Azam and Louis Mountbatten to the present Sindh Assembly building on Aug 14, 1947 to swear in the Quaid as Governor-general and sign the declaration of Pakistan. The Rolls Royce was gifted by the Nawab of Bahawalpur to the government.
Appreciating the Vintage & Classic Car Club of Pakistan, which arranged the exhibition, Dr Ibad said the government had always been patronizing those who made efforts to preserve the country’s heritage.
He said the rare vehicles gave a reflection of the history’s decisive moments and attracted those who looked at the important chapters of the history shaped by a great personality like the Quaid-i-Azam. He issued directives to the officials concerned to ensure that the vehicles used by the Quaid-i-Azam and Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah should be well-kept, saying that a museum for these vehicles would be set up.
Dr Ibad also witnessed the first locally assembled Chinese CNG-fitted bus and expressed hope that with the introduction of environment-friendly buses in Karachi people would see a visible difference in the city’s atmosphere.
The club’s president informed the visitors about the collection.
Flag-hoisting ceremony
Accompanied by cabinet members and senior officials, the governor performed the flag-hoisting ceremony at the mausoleum of the Quaid-i-Azam in the morning. Senior civil and army officials, diplomats and city notables were present on the occasion.
He laid a floral wreath, offered fateha and recorded his impressions in the visitors’ book at the mausoleum.
He also exchanged greetings with the schoolchildren who sang national songs.
Talking to newsmen, he said that the present assemblies were completing their term for the first time since the inception of Pakistan.
He said that in the backdrop of international situation and geo-political scene, the Pakistanis as a brave nation would face the challenges with wisdom. “The challenge of extremism is before us and we have to march ahead with moderation, tolerance, patience and high moral values by ignoring all petty differences.”
“The day demands that we forge greater unity in our ranks and refresh our spirits which prevailed during the independence movement. We should now give up petty differences and pledge to play our respective role for national reconstruction,” he remarked.
Karachi University
The Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui hoisted the national flag in a well-attended ceremony held at the University of Karachi.
He said the Independence Day reminded us of our duties to work for the country’s progress and prosperity.
He said Muslims of the sub-continent struggled a lot under the charismatic leadership of Mr Jinnah and sacrificed their lives for an independent country. “Pakistan has given us an identity and pride but we should see what we have returned to our beloved country,” he said.
Praying for the country’s prosperity, he advised the young generation to get education in science and technology.
Later, he launched a plantation campaign in the university by planting a sapling.—PPI/APP
KARACHI, Aug 14: On the occasion of the 60th Independence Day, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan announced that a museum would be established to preserve the antique and rare vehicles that remained in use of the Father of the Nation.
