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1876–1948 Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Urdu, Sindhi: محمد على جناح) (December 25, 1876 – September 11, 1948) was a Muslim politician in the Indian subcontinent and leader of the All-India Muslim League who founded Pakistan and served as its first Governor-General. He is officially known in Pakistan as Quaid-e-Azam (Urdu: قائد اعظم — "Great Leader") and Baba-e-Qaum ("Father of the Nation").
Also known as: Jinnah, Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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There is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan.
I do not know what the ultimate shape of this constitution is going to be, but I am sure that it will be of a democratic type, embodying the essential principle of Islam.
Our object should be peace within, and peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial friendly relations with our immediate neighbours and with the world at large.
The Story of Pakistan, its struggle and its achievement, is the very story of great human ideals, struggling to survive in the face of great odds and difficulties.
Pakistan is going to be a state in which all people will get their due share in all the amenities of life.
With determination, courage, solidarity and with the help of every citizen we shall make this state a real power.
Without state language, no nation can remain tied up solidly together and function.
Islam and its idealism have taught us democracy. It has taught equality of man, justice and fairplay to everybody.
Work, work and work and we are bound to success.
No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you. We are victims of evil customs.
I have full faith in my people that they will rise to every occasion worthy of our past Islamic history, glory and traditions.
Sooner you come down to reality the sooner you will solve the problem.
It naturally pains me to find the curse of provincialism holding sway over any section of Pakistan. Pakistan must be rid of this evil.
Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans who look upon complete equality of manhood, Musalmans (Muslims) believe in fraternity, equality and liberty.
We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one State.
Address to the Constituent Assembly (1947)
The Press is great power and it can do good as well as harm. If rightly conducted, it can guide and instruct public opinion.
Pakistan's state language shall be Urdu.
Think a hundred times before you take any decision, but once a decision is taken, stand by it as one man.
We are the inheritors of these glorious traditions and are fully alive to our responsibilities and obligations as framers of the future constitution of Pakistan.
My guiding principle will be justice and complete impartiality, and I am sure that with your support and co-operation, I can look forward to Pakistan becoming one of the greatest nations of the world.
Address to the Constituent Assembly (1947)
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