Father of the Nation

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a lawyer, politician and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's creation on 14 August 1947, and then served as Pakistan's first governor-general until his death in 1948.

He is revered in Pakistan as Quaid-i-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-i-Qaum ("Father of the Nation"). His birthday is observed as a national holiday in Pakistan.

Key Principles

  • Unity
  • Faith
  • Discipline