COLOMBO: Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on 23rd March 1940, when All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. It was a momentous occasion when Muslims of the subcontinent decided to establish a separate homeland to free themselves from the shackles of oppression and slavery of the Hindutva mindset.
On this day, we commemorate the valiant struggle of our forefathers for a separate homeland that began with the historic Pakistan Resolution of 1940 and culminated in the attainment of freedom seven years later. Pakistan Resolution truly reflects our deep national and historical aspirations and desires.
On this Day, we pay rich tribute to the Father of the Nation and all leaders, elders, martyrs and heroes who rendered great sacrifices for the realization of our dream. This day provides us an opportunity every year to renew our commitment to making our country a true welfare, progressive and prosperous state. While commemorating this day, we need to adhere to the principles of unity, faith and discipline given by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is necessary for the nation to mark 23 March not only as Pakistan Day rather the day for revitalizing and reawakening national resolve to stand firm and united against all challenges with courage and strong determination.
Today, we also express solidarity and support to our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their just struggle for the right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions-
