Overview
- The day opened as a public holiday with a 31‑gun salute in the federal capital and 21‑gun salutes in provincial capitals, along with flag hoisting and special prayers.
- At Mazar‑e‑Quaid in Karachi, a Pakistan Military Academy contingent assumed guard duties, with Major General Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhry serving as chief guest.
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged renewed adherence to Jinnah’s principles of democracy, justice and equality, emphasizing Faith, Unity and Discipline.
- The armed forces paid tribute and, through ISPR, released a national song titled “Paigham‑e‑Quaid” reaffirming commitment to his vision and national stability.
- Government bodies and civil society held seminars, exhibitions and educational programs nationwide, with parliamentary leaders underscoring minority rights and the upcoming Year of Quaid‑e‑Azam.