ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has reaffirmed to make Pakistan an economically stronger and prosperous country while upholding democratic values, rule of law and the Islamic way of life as envisioned by our founding fathers.
“On this Pakistan Day, we pay homage to the founding fathers of Pakistan whose services and sacrifices led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent,” said the president in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
“Today, we reaffirm our resolve to make Pakistan an economically stronger and prosperous country. On this historic day, we vow to continue our struggle to make our society humane, inclusive and tolerant to other minorities residing in Pakistan”
“We also pledge to uphold democratic values, rule of law and the Islamic way of life in our country as envisioned by our founding fathers.”
The president said we must remember our Kashmiri brethren who have been subjugated for over seven decades by the Indian security forces and have subjected to the worst form of repression and state-sponsored terrorism.
He pledged commitment to continue supporting Kashmiris in their just struggle for the right to self-determination. He said the world must take notice of blatant human rights violations being committed by India in occupied Kashmir as the key to durable peace in South Asia is resolution of the dispute.
The president also paid tribute the health professionals for their untiring efforts who selflessly served the nation during the coronavirus crisis.
“Today, we also salute our heroes, particularly the health workers and other concerned agencies who played a great role in containing COVID-19 and providing health care to the people in the hour of need,” he added.
He urged fellow countrymen to follow all SOPs concerning COVID-19 to overcome the third wave of the pandemic. “I am sure that with unity, faith and discipline we can overcome any challenge that comes our way,” he concluded.
