Jinnah’s blueprint for democratic Pakistan |
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the pivotal figure of Pakistan’s struggle for independence and served as the nation’s first Governor-General from 1947 until his death in 1948. He is widely credited as the architect of Pakistan and is affectionately known as the “Father of the Nation.” His dynamic leadership gave identity to the newly independent nation. Jinnah, as an energetic and visionary leader, was widely known as a courageous, charismatic, multi-talented and determined figure. He was consistently described as a man of principle, known for his integrity, uprightness and unwavering commitment to his vision and ideas. He set high standards in politics and never compromised on his principles, relying on rational and constitutional approaches to achieve his goals. Jinnah is still remembered for his strength of character, which inspired and guided the Muslims of South Asia and earned him respect from all quarters.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi, as the eldest of seven children of Jinnah Poonja, a prosperous merchant. He received his early education at the Sindh Madrassat-ul-Islam and the Christian Mission School in Karachi. Later, he went to London to pursue higher education in law, joining Lincoln’s Inn and becoming one of the youngest barristers and a successful lawyer. He then turned to active politics, joining the Indian National Congress and supporting........