December 25 stands as one of the most profound dates in Pakistan’s national history—a day inseparably linked with leadership, vision and destiny. It marks the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, whose constitutional foresight, political clarity and unwavering resolve transformed the dream of a separate homeland into reality. Quaid-e-Azam’s life symbolizes discipline, rule of law, democratic governance and economic self-respect—principles that continue to define Pakistan’s ideological foundations. That this very date includes Quaid’s 149th birthday and also marks the birth of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is not merely a coincidence of the calendar, but a symbolic continuity of leadership across generations. December 25 thus connects the birth of a nation’s founder with the emergence of a modern statesman whose political journey has been deeply rooted in strengthening the state, stabilizing democracy and advancing national development.

Alongside its historic significance, December 25 also marks the birth anniversary of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, a statesman whose political career spans over four decades and whose imprint on Pakistan’s political economy, democratic evolution and development paradigm remains unmistakable. Born on December 25, 1949, in Lahore, Nawaz Sharif emerged from a business-oriented Kashmiri family, bringing into politics a practical understanding of industry, management and economic growth—qualities that later defined his governance philosophy. Nawaz Sharif’s personality has consistently reflected composure, determination and........

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