{"id":123534,"date":"2025-12-25T09:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T04:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=123534"},"modified":"2025-12-25T09:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T04:13:42","slug":"services-chiefs-armed-forces-pay-rich-tribute-to-quaid-e-azam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/pakistan-news\/services-chiefs-armed-forces-pay-rich-tribute-to-quaid-e-azam\/","title":{"rendered":"Services Chiefs, Armed Forces Pay Rich Tribute to Quaid-e-Azam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"220\">RAWALPINDI, Dec 25 (APP): On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the services chiefs and the armed forces of Pakistan on Thursday paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"814\">Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces; Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff; and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, on behalf of the armed forces, honored Quaid-e-Azam\u2019s enduring legacy and visionary leadership.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1277\">In a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the armed forces reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to Quaid-e-Azam\u2019s vision of a strong, sovereign, democratic, and prosperous Pakistan founded on the principles of faith, unity, and discipline. The statement emphasized that Quaid-e-Azam\u2019s exemplary leadership, constitutionalism, and steadfast resolve continue to guide the nation and its armed forces in addressing contemporary challenges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1518\">The armed forces reiterated their resolve to safeguard Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to contribute wholeheartedly to national stability, peace, and development in line with the ideals and aspirations of Quaid-e-Azam.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1828\">On the occasion, the armed forces also extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the country\u2019s progress and reaffirming the commitment to Quaid-e-Azam\u2019s vision of equal rights, religious freedom, and harmony for all citizens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2015\">The Pakistan Armed Forces reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to upholding the legacy of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and to serving the nation with honour, courage, and devotion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI, Dec 25 (APP): On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the services chiefs and the armed forces of Pakistan on Thursday paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation. 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