QUETTA:Day of March 23 demands of us we should rise above personal interests and adopt national thinking, be prepared for all sorts of sacrifices for country’s security, stability and prosperity and all institutions should work together.
We pledge that we would not allow any harm to the country at any cost and make it hub of peace and prosperity.
These views were expressed by Balochistan Governor Mohammad Khan Achakzai while addressing Askari Mela organize don eve of March 23 in Cantt here Friday.
Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, Federal and provincial ministers, Commander southern Command senior civil and military officers, women and children attended in large number.
Governor said March 23, 2940 is unforgettable day of our national history when political leadership of sub Continent decided its destination and after supreme sacrifices Achieved Pakistan. He said establishment of Pakistan was sign of lasting peace in South Asia and was ray of hope for poor and weak Muslims who were kept deprived of equal chances of development and their civilization entity was ended. Through establishing Pakistan a State came into being where all nations and minorities could live without fear and danger. He said by grace of Allah Almighty Muslims of Sub Continent achieve their destiny in the face of Pakistan. He expressed satisfaction that Pakistani nation supported armed forces of Pakistan and law enforcement agencies that has uprooted extremism and Pakistan was moving towards peace. It is satisfying he said that our economy was getting stronger and Pakistan was emerging as strong economic power in the region. In this journey of development we should avoid prejudices of colour, creed, language and others and continue struggle for strong Pakistan.
Governor Achakzai appreciated performance of Government and security forces for improving security and peace and expressed his pleasure that our efforts of years were bearing result and with national consensus completion of development projects and stable and prosperous Balochistan was being established. .
Earlier Military contingents displayed fly past and bands display and students and girls sung national songs and cultural dances.