Speakers at Hamdard Shura Calls for Upholding Jinnah’s Principles to Strengthen Pakistan

Quaid-e-Azam’s principles Unity, Discipline and Faith provide a foundation for shaping Pakistan according to his ideals. He envisioned Pakistan as an enlightened, developed, and Islamic welfare state. Renowned researcher and historian Professor Dr Muhammad Raza Kazmi expressed these views as guest speaker at the Hamdard Shura meeting held a few days ago at Hamdard Corporate Head Office on the theme “Building Pakistan in the Light of the Sayings of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.”

Addressing the meeting presided over by Speaker Gen (r) Moinuddin Haider, attended by Ms. Sadia Rashid, President HFP, Raza Kazmi said “Quaid-e-Azam’s speeches reflect his political foresight, religious conviction, and understanding of social realities for the better future of Pakistan. The true challenges in Pakistan stem from governance issues. If democracy had been implemented and upheld as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan would be a strong and stable nation today. To rebuild Pakistan, it is essential to first understand Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision for the nation.”

He also said “Criticism on Quaid-e-Azam for declaring Urdu as the national language in his Dhaka speech overlooks historical context. Before partition, many poets and leaders from Bengal had recognized Urdu as a unifying national language. From the very beginning, India sought to divide Pakistan and actively conspired to create discord in Bangal. The issue of Urdu was exploited to fuel animosity and mislead Bengalis. However, history has proven Quaid-e-Azam’s political foresight. Today, under Indian influence, many Bangalis can speak and understand Hindi, which underscores that their opposition to Urdu was unwarranted.”

Dr. Rizwana Ansari said “The chaos, lack of order, and absence of moral values in society stem from the neglect of moral education. In healthy societies, moral development is systematically instilled from an early age. Schools play a vital role in teaching children social ethics, ensuring that positive values become ingrained as second nature. From the beginning, children’s education should include lessons on national unity and equality.

She also said “Adult education programs should also be introduced in both urban and rural areas, focusing on the message that all human beings are entitled to equal rights. Political parties must be legally obligated to organize intellectual and moral awareness sessions to foster a sense of collective responsibility. A society’s real strength lies in its ability to identify and address its challenges, but this understanding is severely lacking in ours.”

She added “Street crimes, profiteering, inflation, unemployment, and the insecurity felt by minorities are persistent issues. Meanwhile, citizens live in fear, and social problems continue to grow unchecked. Yet, the authorities prioritize constitutional amendments related to the judiciary over addressing these pressing concerns. As a nation, we appear to suffer from a form of collective mental paralysis, where individual beliefs and ideologies are considered supreme, and anyone with differing opinions is treated as an adversary. This mindset must change for societal progress and harmony.”

Gen (r) Moinuddin Haider said that minorities in Pakistan were generally not subjected to unfair treatment. Incidents involving them often arise from underlying issues such as business disputes, land conflicts, or financial transactions. However, these situations are often presented in a way that stirs unrest among the majority population. He emphasized the need to address the deteriorating law and order situation in the country with urgency, suggesting that policing should be modernized to meet contemporary challenges. He further added that many of the problems Pakistan faces today were a result of deviating from the principles and guidance of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Cdre. (r) Sadeed Anwar Malik said “After Pakistan’s establishment, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah lived for only a brief period, but during that time, he provided comprehensive guidance on state affairs. He placed great emphasis on education and discipline, recognizing that nations are built through education. At a national rally in Chittagong, he condemned corruption and profiteering, labeling them as acts against the nation. In another speech, he identified corruption and mismanagement as significant obstacles to the country’s progress and urged bureaucrats to carry out their duties with honesty. Quaid-e-Azam also described provincialism and sectarianism as destructive forces, calling them “monsters,” and equated democracy with equality. He promoted trust, tolerance, and good morals among the people and considered industrialization a cornerstone for the country’s development.”

Deputy Speaker Col. (r) Mukhtar Ahmed Butt, Professor Muhammad Rafi, Justice Zia Perwez, Professor Dr. Khalida Ghaus, Professor Dr. Tanveer Khalid, Zafar Iqbal, Professor Dr. Hakim Abdul Hanan, Rizwan Ahmed, Professor Dr. Shaheen Habib, Dr. Amjad Jafri, and Qudsia Akber and others also addressed the meeting.