Quaid's Death Anniversary Observed

The 70th death anniversary of Pakistan's founder and first Governor General of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah observed here on Tuesday like other parts of the country.

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Sep, 2018 ) :The 70th death anniversary of Pakistan's founder and first Governor General of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah observed here on Tuesday like other parts of the country.

The day started with the special prayers in the mosques. Different organizations and educational institutions of Hyderabad also arranged special seminars and ceremonies to pay tributes to the Quaid for rendering valuable services for the Muslims of the sub-continent.

Several public and private organizations as well as educational institutions arranged functions to highlight different aspects of the life of Quaid-i-Azam, recalling his vision and indefatigable struggle for a homeland for Muslims of the Subcontinent.

Quaid-e-Azam was born on December 25, 1876 in Karachi and passed away on September 11; 1948.

He received early education in Karachi and then went to London for higher education.

He got his law degree in 1896, returned home and began his legal career.

Later, he joined Muslim League and struggled for a separate homeland for Muslims of the Sub-continent.

Media also aired special programmes to pay homage to the great leader and extracts from the speeches of Quaid-e-Azam also broadcast during the special transmissions.