Jinnah’s 147th birth anniversary: Meet the two most defiant women in Quaid-e-Azam’s life

Muhammad Ali Jinnah popularly known as Quaid-e-Azam (meaning Great Leader) was a prominent political leader and the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan in 1947 Born on 25 December 1876 in Karachi then British India In part Jinnah became one of the most influential figures in the Indian independence movement and became the founder of the nation of Pakistan Jinnah belonged to an affluent and well-educated family. He received his early education in Karachi and later moved to London for further education. After completing his studies he qualified as a barrister in England and started his legal practice Jinnah eventually became involved in politics and joined the Indian National Congress initially working for Hindu-Muslim unitil but he soon became disillusioned with the Congress and its failure to protect the political rights of Muslims gone Jinnah is political journey took a turning point when he became a key leader of the All India Muslim League in the 1920s Jinnah is vision for a separate Muslim state gained momentum and he worked tirelessly to convince both the British and Indian political leaders of the need for a separate homeland Their efforts culminated in the creation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947 when British India gained independence Pakistan was created as a separate nation for Muslims consisting of two regions East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan until his death on 11 September 1948 Democracy under Jinnah's leadership was characterized by commitment to the principles of constitutionalism and the protection of minority rights He envisioned Pakistan as a democratic and inclusive state where people of all religions and races could live in harmony Jinnah is famous speech to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan outlined his vision for the new nation emphasizing equality and religious freedom Quaid-e-Azam
(https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVKGNY26XuhYL7fCvigSa4DjrVrEbyd5QiMPcm71d8g9n is role in the creation of Pakistan earned him a revered place among the people of the newly formed nation His birth day 25 December is celebrated as Quaid-e-Azam Day in Pakistan to pay tribute to the life and services of this remarkable leader