On the joyous occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, I extend my
heartiest felicitations to the entire nation. This day reminds us of the innumerable sacrifices
rendered by our Founding Fathers under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad
Ali Jinnah for carving this homeland “Pakistan” for us. Today, we also reaffirm our resolve to
uphold Pakistan’s ideology and make Pakistan an ideal modern Islamic welfare nation-state.
This year, we are also celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of our independence and in this regard
various ceremonies are being organized across the country to mark this propitious occasion. The
aim of these events is to educate and create awareness among our people, especially the Pakistani
youth, about the significance of national solidarity, Pakistan’s ideology and the Freedom
Movement. I would like to commend the efforts of all stakeholders in organizing events to
commemorate this historic moment.
On the occasion of this Diamond Jubilee, there is a dire need to assess our successes and
failures. In our 75 years of history, we successfully overcame various challenges. We not only
emerged as a nuclear power but also defeated the menace of terrorism. In the recent past, we
successfully managed the COVID19 pandemic.
On this historic day, we pay homage to those personnel of our armed forces and Law
Enforcement Agencies who had laid their lives for the defence, security and safety of our
motherland. We also appreciate our workers, labourers, women, youth, business community, and
minorities and all those who have played their role in the development and progress of our
country.
Today’s Pakistan is although facing challenges on the economic front but I strongly believe that
our nation will overcome these challenges with its proven commitment, determination and
patriotism as well as with hard work, unity, discipline, mutual harmony and solidarity.
While celebrating Independence Day, we should not forget our oppressed brothers and sisters in
the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). India has been committing egregious
human rights violations in IIOJK for decades and it has been three years since India unilaterally
revoked Article 370 and abolished Article 35A to deprive IIOJK from its special legal status on
August 5, 2019. I assure our Kashmiri brethren that Pakistan will continue to extend its all
possible political, diplomatic and moral support to them in their legitimate struggle for self-
determination in accordance with the UN Resolutions.
In the end, I urge the entire nation to remain steadfast and work wholeheartedly for the
development and progress of our country and prosperity of our people. We need to remain
united to overcome financial, economic and security challenges faced by the country. Let us
pledge that we will remain steadfast to render any sacrifice for the dignity and self-respect of our
people and greatness and glory of our beloved homeland. Insha’Allah!