Murad calls for guiding Pakistan out of crisis with unity and faith

karachi: Pakistan is passing through a very critical phase, with some elements infusing hatred in society, said Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah while talking to the media at Mazar-e-Quaid, where he paid homage to the nation’s father on Independence Day on Wednesday.

“We must strive to spread positivity, thwart their nefarious designs, and guide the country out of the crisis with unity and faith, as emphasised by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.”

Shah said that the actual problem in the country has been created by those who are spreading hatred and discouraging the youth. “Our youth, our people, the nation as a whole are very resilient.”

He said that the 2022 floods are a testament to the commitment of Sindh’s people. “They drained the floodwater, prepared their lands and cultivated wheat while the international community expected prolonged flooding in the province.”

The CM said: “We are a resilient nation. We’ve sailed the country out of different crises in the past, and we’ll do it again. We’ll emerge as a strong nation because the people of Pakistan, the source of our strength, have committed to making this country strong in terms of economy, development, health and education.”

Earlier, Shah and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori hoisted the national flag, laid a floral wreath on Jinnah’s grave, offered Fateha and recorded their impressions in the visitors’ book.

Speaking at the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry’s office, where an Independence Day event was held, Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani said that those sowing the seeds of hatred are not Pakistan’s well-wishers.

Ghani lamented that Pakistanis have failed to fully act upon Jinnah’s ideology and vision despite 77 years having passed since the country’s independence. He said that the elements pursuing the divisive agenda should be exposed to achieve Jinnah’s vision.

He appreciated that members of every community in the country are enthusiastically celebrating Independence Day, irrespective of the hardships they have been enduring. He lamented that the nation stands divided along ethnic, linguistic, racial and religious lines.

He said that Pakistan’s progress and prosperity would remain an elusive task unless all Pakistanis stand united as a single nation. Everyone is keen on seeing Pakistan becoming a prosperous and developed country soon, he added.

The LG minister also hoisted the national flag at the Karachi Development Authority’s (KDA) head office with KDA Director General Shujaat Hussain. Ghani said on the occasion that Independence Day is not just about observing festivities but it is also a day to reaffirm one’s pledge to act upon Jinnah’s vision.

He also praised the sacrifices of those who had laid down their lives while defending their motherland. He said that the coming generations should get a prosperous, progressive and developed Pakistan in accordance with Jinnah’s vision.

The minister also hoisted a 60-foot national flag and cut a cake at the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) headquarters. He and SBCA DG Abdul Rasheed Solangi wished everyone happy independence, and prayed for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.