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      <title>Pakistan to mark 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam in 2026</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on Monday that 2026 will be declared the “Year of Quaid-e-Azam” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The announcement came during a National Committee meeting in Islamabad, attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Iqbal said a sub-committee would be formed to finalise the programme of events and submit recommendations within five days. He stressed the importance of a coordinated and well-structured strategy to ensure the commemorations are meaningful and memorable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“The vision of Quaid-e-Azam continues to guide Pakistan. His principles of Unity, Faith, and Discipline will be highlighted throughout the celebrations,” Iqbal said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He also revealed plans to produce a high-quality drama series on Quaid-e-Azam’s life, showcasing his political struggle, leadership during the independence movement, and historic role in the creation of Pakistan.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on Monday that 2026 will be declared the “Year of Quaid-e-Azam” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.</strong></p>
<p>The announcement came during a National Committee meeting in Islamabad, attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.</p>
<p>Iqbal said a sub-committee would be formed to finalise the programme of events and submit recommendations within five days. He stressed the importance of a coordinated and well-structured strategy to ensure the commemorations are meaningful and memorable.</p>
<p>“The vision of Quaid-e-Azam continues to guide Pakistan. His principles of Unity, Faith, and Discipline will be highlighted throughout the celebrations,” Iqbal said.</p>
<p>He also revealed plans to produce a high-quality drama series on Quaid-e-Azam’s life, showcasing his political struggle, leadership during the independence movement, and historic role in the creation of Pakistan.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:41:15 +0500</pubDate>
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