RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s armed forces on Monday paid a tribute to the father of nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on his 142nd birth anniversary. <br /> <br />The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing said: “Pakistan Armed Forces pay tribute to father of the Nation on his 141st Birthday.” <br /> <br />In his message on the occasion, army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said: “His vision of human values, social justice, equality and fraternity constituted motivation for creation of Pakistan. Following the same we can keep Pakistan safe and strong.” <br /> <br />The 142nd birth anniversary of the father of nation is being celebrated today across the country with due respect and enthusiasm. <br /> <br />Jinnah was born on Dec 25, 1876 in Karachi. The day has been declared as a public holiday. <br /> <br />The day began with Quran Khawani at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi. A spectacular change of the guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum. A smartly dressed contingent of Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) assumed guard duties at the mausoleum.
