Islamabad, 14th August, 2017: On the occasion of the 70th independence day of Pakistan, President Centre for Pakistan and Gulf Studies, Senator Sehar Kamran (TI) has expressed her heart-felt felicitations to all Pakistanis. She said this day is a reminder of the aspirations, sacrifices and services rendered by our ancestors, because of whom we are available to live our lives with dignity and freedom in our homeland.
Senator Kamran said today Pakistan is facing multiple challenges and security concerns but we as a nation have proved time and again that we are resilient and will overcome these challenges with flying colours. She paid tribute to the martyrs of law enforcement agencies who laid their lives in order to safeguard the lives of the people of Pakistan.
Senator Sehar Kamran called for unity despite all differences. She said we must rise above and work for the betterment of the nation like Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto did in the face of extreme political challenges and divisive political polarizaiton. She stated that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party leadership has time and again called for national cohesion in the words of Former President Asif Ali Zardari’s memorable slogan “Pakistan Khappay” at the crucial junctures of Pakistan’s history. In order to achieve substantial development and growth for our coming generations, we must follow the footsteps and vision of our illustrious founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who spoke of an inclusive and impartial government, religious freedom, rule of law and equality for all, she added.