Babar Azam, Pakistani cricketers celebrate Quaid’s 146th birthday

The nation is celebrating 146th birthday of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today (Saturday). Skipper of the national cricket team Babar Azam and other Pakistani cricketers also took to their social media accounts to pen heartfelt notes.

“Visionary leader, ambassador of humanity, equality and tolerance. May all of us try to fulfill our obligations for our courageous country. Happy Birthday to our Quaid,” wrote Babar on Twitter.

Visionary leader, ambassador of humanity, equality and tolerance. May all of us try to fulfill our obligations for our courageous country. Happy Birthday to our Quaid. pic.twitter.com/gBkhbnTujl

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) December 25, 2021

Taking to Twitter, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi thanked Quaid for this nation saying: “Let’s celebrate our founding Father by taking an oath to make Pakistan great, happy & prosperous by ensuring the well being of the masses & the poor. Join me by doing your part in actualizing Quaid’s vision of unity & equality.”

Similarly, Shoaib Akhtar, Shoaib Malik, Imam-ul-Haq, Ahmad Shahzad and Wahab Riaz took to their respective social media accounts to write a few words to thank the Father of the Nation.

A very happy birthday to the man who gave us this beautiful country. The country which made me who i am today. The country which i proudly represent. #QuaidDay pic.twitter.com/9oyx4lt0Hz

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) December 25, 2021

– “Think a hundred times before you take a decision, but once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man.”― Muhammad Ali Jinnah#QuaidDay #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/xNHsrK6ZcG

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) December 25, 2021

– With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there’s nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve, The Great Jinnah 🙏🏼#QuaidDay pic.twitter.com/ImibRq3apW

— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) December 25, 2021

– Failure is a word unknown to me, Quaid e Azam.#QuaidDay #25December pic.twitter.com/hAQ9xY18Zv

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) December 25, 2021

There’s no power on earth that can undo Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

On #QuaidDay it’s our responsibility to not only read and share his quotes but also learn from them and make ourselves better and stronger as a Nation💪🏼🇵🇰#PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/yw4k5hO4Mr

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) December 25, 2021

Pakistani woman cricketer Sidra Amin also shared Quaid’s quote.

“Pakistan not only means freedom and independence but the Muslims ideology which has to be preserved, which has come to us as a precious gift and treasure and which,we hope other will share with us”#25DecMAJinnahDay

— Sidra Amin (@SidraAmin31) December 25, 2021

Former cricketer and current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja also thanked Quaid for this beautiful country.

#QuaideAzam “I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right.”
Just want to thank you for the priceless, numerous gifts you gave us: a Country, a name, recognition. This heart of mine shall never forget you.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 25, 2021

Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message on the occasion of birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, has emphasised upon the youth to adopt Quaid’s attributes of honesty, hard work, perseverance and dedication.

He said we as a nation need to adopt these attributes to realize Quaid’s vision of a developed, progressive and tolerant Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said Muhammad Ali Jinnah realised the importance of a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent where all citizens could enjoy freedom of faith, occupation and equal opportunities.