KARACHI: The 74th martyrdom anniversary of Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan, was observed on Thursday with deep respect and reverence.
Born in Karnal, East Punjab, Liaquat Ali Khan received his education from Aligarh Muslim University in India and later from Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He worked alongside Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the struggle for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent.
On this day in 1951, Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated during a public gathering at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi, a site later renamed Liaquat Bagh in his honor. His martyrdom remains one of the most significant chapters in Pakistan’s history, reflecting his unwavering dedication and service to the nation.
Marking the occasion, Mustafa Kamal, senior central leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), described Liaquat Ali Khan’s assassination as a national tragedy.
In his message, Kamal paid glowing tribute to the country’s first prime minister, calling him a symbol of honesty, integrity, and sacrifice in Pakistan’s political history. He said Liaquat Ali Khan played a pivotal role in the Pakistan Movement and made every possible effort to stabilize the newly independent state.
Kamal noted that the loss of Shaheed-e-Millat inflicted irreparable damage to Pakistan’s political trajectory, adding that the nation still feels the void of his visionary leadership.
He urged the youth to draw inspiration from Liaquat Ali Khan’s life and contributions and to dedicate themselves to establishing a transparent, honest, and stable system in the country.