KARACHI: Mohtarma Miss Fatima Jinnah said in Karachi yesterday although the Quaid-i-Azam is no more with us, his great personality inspires us. In a message on the occasion of Quaid-i-Azam’s birthday anniversary, she also referred to the recent cyclone in East Pakistan and sympathised with those who suffered.

She said: “Today, when we celebrate the birthday of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, we find ourselves surrounded by the unpleasant grim situations which may prove grave with far-reaching consequences; one cannot refrain from expressing great apprehensions underlying them. This is because you have unlearnt the lessons after the demise of the Quaid-i-Azam.

“Unfortunately, the people of Pakistan are being diverted away from those principles, precepts and teachings which culminated in the glorious establishment of Pakistan. It is the duty of the people to sift the right from the wrong and follow the right and discard the wrong.

“I am sure that the glorious path of courage, service and sacrifice as demonstrated by the Quaid-i-Azam would always be a beacon light and source of inspiration to all of us for all times to come. It is high time to take stock as to how far we have been able to translate into practice the ideals and values he indicated. ... At moments, the mind sees his warning finger, although he is no more with us, yet his great personality inspires us. Here I would like to say a word about the terrible cyclone which caused tremendous damage and loss tearing asunder thousands of people from their hearths and homes.

My deepest sympathies to those who have suffered.”

Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2015