The Quaid-e-Azam Foundation hosted a grand and spirited Independence Day celebration in Houston, highlighting the vision, mission, and legacy of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The event was led by the Foundation’s Founder and Chairman, Dr. Asif Qadeer, and featured distinguished speakers including the Foundation’s Patron-in-Chief Air Commodore (R) Khalid Chishti, renowned TV anchor Aniq Ahmed, Ambassador Sada Qanbar, Aghaaz Restaurant owner Shaukat Mamedira, and youth leader Arisha Faisal.
A large number of youth, children, women, and elders attended the event. Dr. Asif Qadeer emphasized that his life’s mission is to keep Quaid-e-Azam’s vision alive and to highlight his achievements. Air Commodore (R) Khalid Chishti connected Jinnah’s leadership qualities to present-day challenges, stressing the need to adopt his sayings for Pakistan’s progress.
Ambassador Sada Qanbar shared rare photographs taken by her father during the Pakistan Movement, taking participants on a nostalgic journey into the country’s formative years. She underscored that Jinnah built a Pakistan where minorities enjoy equal rights.
Aniq Ahmed provided an in-depth discussion on the objectives of Pakistan’s creation in the light of the Quran and Sunnah, while youth leader Arisha Faisal spoke about the pivotal role of youth from Pakistan’s founding to its strengthening, calling them the backbone of the nation.
The event not only proved to be a memorable Independence Day celebration but also deepened the participants’ love for Pakistan and reinforced their commitment to Quaid-e-Azam’s ideals.
