Aug. 14: A day of aspirations

Today is a day of aspirations, a day of fulfilled dreams, a day of delivery; it is a day when history was made — a day when independence was finally grasped.
Among those unforgettable chapters of the indescribable magnitude of sacrifice, emerges Aug. 14 as the milestone in the history of Pakistan. This day bore the propitious fruit of freedom with the sweat and blood of our forefathers for the posterity to relish.
Pakistan is not just a political entity spanning over hundreds of thousands of square kilometers; it is a fortress of good hope for the oppressed, a refuge for minorities, a place of salvation for all who call it home.
Quaid-e-Azam said: “You may belong to any religion or caste or creed — that has nothing to do with the business of the state. The creation of the new state has placed a tremendous responsibility on the citizens of Pakistan. It gives them an opportunity to demonstrate to the world how can a nation, containing many elements, live in peace and amity and work for the betterment of all its citizens, irrespective of caste and creed.”
Considering today, a day of aspirations, a day of fulfilled dreams, a day of delivery, glad tidings, joyful hope and new life and as a day of accomplishment and liberation, Pakistan International School Jeddah-English Section (PISJ-ES) resolves to inculcate in our students the spirit of patriotism, commitment, dedication, loyalty, and honor.
Having absolute belief in the fact that youth is the real architect of any country, I would like to advise them to devote their genuine attention toward acquiring education. Only then, they will be equipped to face the challenges of the world to pave way for a progressive and prosper Pakistan, which would reflect Iqbal’s dream and Quaid’s vision.
On the joyous occasion of the Independence Day of Pakistan, where I extend my heartfelt felicitation to all Pakistanis across the globe, I take opportunity to express my cordial gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for continuing and developing the eternal Pak-Saudi ties not merely on the territorial grounds but also by sharing our oneness as promoters of similar ideologies and religious values to make this world a better place to live.
May Almighty Allah enable us to protect both the countries and guide us to work towards their progress and prosperity! (Ameen)
Let’s get inspiration from our ancestors’ ideologies and pledge to work together. Let’s commit ourselves to the progress and prosperity of our country so that it can get its rightful place in the comity of nations.
I put the pen down for now on Quaid-e-Azam’s aphorism: “Our object should be peace within and peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial friendly relations with the world at large.”
•The writer is the principal of the PISJ-ES.