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History of Independence:
Exhibition portrays Jinnah’s life



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Around 200 photographs taken during the Pakistan-India partition of 1947 are on display. PHOTOS: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/EXPRESS

ISLAMABAD: A special visual exhibition titled ‘Our Quaid, Our Pakistan: A Walk through the Formation of Pakistan’, was launched at the Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology (Heritage Museum) at The National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Thursday.

Around 200 photographs taken during the Pakistan-India partition of 1947 are on display. Portraits include those of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Fatima Jinnah, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Lord Mountbatten, among others.

Photographs of significant events include the Muslim League’s session in 1916; the presentation of Jinnah’s famous ‘Fourteen Points’; and the meeting between Jinnah, Mountbatten and Liaquat Ali Khan.

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Hand-sketched portraits of prominent Pakistanis including Madam Noor Jehan, Malala Yousufzai and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are also on display.

In addition, publications on Jinnah’s life, struggle, works and sayings, are on sale. A video covering the period between 1940 and 1947 also features, showcasing the significant events that led to the partition.

Senator Pervaiz Rashid, federal minister for information, broadcasting and heritage, was the chief guest at the inaugural event. He appreciated Lok Virsa’s efforts in organising such an exhibition while paying homage to the Quaid’s struggle.

“Our youth has great potential; they can make Pakistan prosperous by adopting the teachings of the Quaid in letter and spirit”, the minister said, adding that his government is determined to develop the country as envisioned by the ‘father of the nation’.

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Lok Virsa Executive Director Dr Fouzia Saeed and senior officials of the information ministry were also present at the ceremony.

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Quaid is about to address to the nation in 1947-48....
 
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Quaid Welcomed by Zahid Hussain, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, July 01, 1948


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A session of the Muslim League Working Committee, Quaid-e-Azam, Liaquat Ali Khan and Nawab Ismail Khan at Quaid’s Bombay Residence at Malabar Hills.

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Quaid-e-Azam’s Actual Grave. When the tomb of Quaid was under construction, one could see this actual grave after going down a staircase. Later, the gate was locked and had to be opened for interested visitors. Now it is permanently locked. Photo by Doc Kazi.


Quaid’s Car 1



Quaid’s Car 2


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The Dakota Plane Carrying the Quaid Lands at Mauripur Air Base, Karachi on 7 Aug 1947. Mauripur (Now known as PAF Base Masroor) has the distinction of welcoming the Quaid in August 1947 when he flew in the Viceroy’s DC-3 Dakota to take up his mantle as the Governor General of an independent Pakistan. People from all walks of life thronged to Mauripur to catch a glimpse of their leader. .



Vikers Viking Aircraft Used by Quaid-e-Azam. Viking 1B was manufactured by Vikers Armstrony of UK. This twin engine aircraft was first flown in August, 1946 and used by PAF in 1948. This Viking was in the personal use of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, till his death on 11 September, 1948; when he flew from Quetta to Mauripur (Now Masroor Air Base). This aircraft was retired in 1953 and preserved in the museum.




Vikers Viking Aircraft Used by Quaid at PAF Museum, Karachi



Vikers Viking Aircraft Used by Quaid at Mauripur, Karachi in 1955


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Ms Jinnah sprinkles flowers on her brother's grave as niece Dina stands by in grief


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With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.
"Muhammad Ali Jinnah"

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