Pakistan is marking the 76th death anniversary of the nation’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with deep respect today.

Special arrangements have been made, including Quran Khawani at Jinnah’s mausoleum in Karachi and prayers in mosques nationwide for his soul.

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Government officials, political leaders, and community members are visiting the mausoleum to honor his memory. Various events are planned to celebrate Jinnah’s pivotal role in uniting Muslims for a separate homeland.

Media will air special programs featuring excerpts from Jinnah’s speeches. As Pakistan’s founder, Jinnah played a key role in advocating for a separate Muslim state and served as its first governor-general after independence in 1947.