Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the government in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is trying its level best to take Pakistan forward by introducing critical reforms to improve governance and strengthen federation.
In a message to the nation on Quaid's birth anniversary, the Prime Minister said the political and fiscal decentralisation would go a long way in improving service delivery and judicious utilisation of resources for the larger public good.
He felicitated the nation on the Quaid's 134th birth anniversary and paid homage to the Father of the Nation who carved out the state of Pakistan on the map of the world through his political sagacity and acumen. "The Quaid accomplished this rare feat through peaceful, democratic and political struggle with the support of his people. He was a staunch advocate of supremacy of rule of law and democracy. His entire life was a reflection of the same conduct and value system, the Prime Minister said.
He said, "The best way of paying tribute to the great leader is that we work hard and play our respective roles with utmost dedication and higher sense of duty. On this auspicious day, let us pledge to serve Pakistan by acting upon the teachings of Quaid-e-Azam."
Prime Minister Gilani said that with his political experience and penetrating insight, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah foresaw the possibility of the Muslims coming under the domination of the Hindus after the departure of the British imperialism. "Quaid-e-Azam brought Pakistan into being, which is the trust of the Quaid with us. Safeguarding and working for its development is our national obligation," he said. "Invoking the Muslims' right to self-determination, Quaid-e-Azam started his political struggle for a separate state. He brought the disparate elements of the Muslim opinion under a joint umbrella of the Muslim League," he said.
He said the Quaid's slogan of `unity, faith and discipline' inspired the Muslims of the sub-continent and they rendered exemplary sacrifices to achieve the state under the dynamic leadership of their leader. He said history bears witness to the fact that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a principled and farsighted statesman of his times. Even his worst enemies acknowledged his flawless and exemplary character.
"He not only led the freedom struggle to its successful completion, but also took practical steps to determine basic contours of the polity. His thoughts and ideals are beacon of light for us till today," he said. Prime Minister Gilani said the Pakistan People's Party has been translating the Quaid's ideals and vision into reality for last 44 years.