President Asks Children To Adopt Values Of Faith, Unity, Discipline

ISLAMABAD, (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday called upon school children to adopt the values of discipline, unity, and faith espoused by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to achieve success in life. He was speaking at an event “Quaid aur Bachay” organized at the President's House in connection with the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr. Alvi, ministers, members of Parliament, and people from different walks of life attended the event. The president congratulated children for their impressive performance at the event that had become an annual feature at the President House. The president praised the performances of children who paid tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e -Azam, and in their speeches highlighted different aspects and achievements of his life. The president said freedom was a blessing and many nations struggled for hundreds of years to get freedom which was the most precious quality. [caption id="attachment_37968" align="aligncenter" width="695"] enewspaper.com.pk/President and Children[/caption] He expressed his optimism that the country’s vibrant youth would take leadership roles in the future and play a pivotal role in the affairs of the country. He advised the children not to waste their time and focus on their studies. While sharing his experiences of youth’s days, the president said sports were good for body and mind but youth should follow the advice of their parents and keep balance in the studies and sports. The president noted that the mother of Quaid-e-Azam, who was also fond of sports, advised him to pursue his studies. He further informed that children used to write letters to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who also replied to those letters. Quaid-e-Azam kept his sister Fatima Jinnah alongside him, he said adding family values were important to keep the society moving ahead. Goals could be achieved with unity, he said and urged the students to always speak the truth and stay away from evil. He called upon the children to respect their parents and teachers and take care of elders as pronounced by the Islamic teachings in the Holy Quran. Youth should also exhibit good behavior towards children from other religions and differently-abled children, he stressed. The president prayed for the freedom of Pakistan till eternity. At the end of the event, the president along with the children cut the cake to celebrate the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam. He also posed for a group photo with the school children who performed at the event. Amid clapping, groups of children presented popular songs paying tribute to the founder of Pakistan. (Please send your news, article, pictorial to our email address <editor@enewspaper.com.pk & WhatsApp +923132434567 / +923332100737 PLEASE SEND YOUR COMMENTS Thanks) (facebook ID shujaullahk) https://www.facebook.com/ Newspaper on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Enewspapercompk-182394028490643 (twitter: KhanShujaullah) https://www.twitter.com/home (linkedin: shuja-ullah-khan) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/