Jinnah's rare photographs on display in Islamabad ahead of founder's birthday

A photograph of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is displayed during the 'Hamara Quaid' exhibition at the Aiwan-e-Quaid, Islamabad, Pakistan, December 20, 2017. APP/APP80-20

 

ISLAMABAD: "Hamara Quaid" — a week-long exhibition showcasing rare photographs and portraits of Pakistan's founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah — opened here Wednesday at the Aiwan-e-Quaid as part of the celebrations to educate youth about the great leader's struggle and sacrifices.

Inaugurated by Marriyum Aurangzeb — the Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage — and arranged by Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications in collaboration with Nazriya Pakistan Council (NPC), the exhibition displayed over 300 photographs, portraits, and paintings of Jinnah.

The images portrayed Quaid's educational, social, and political life, as well as the struggle for the creation of Pakistan.

A large number of art enthusiasts, students, researchers, and general public thronged Quaid Gallery and its adjacent lobbies to have a glimpse of the rare historical pictures.

Marriyum Aurangzeb — the Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage — arrives at the Aiwan-e-Quaid for the 'Hamara Quaid' exhibition, Islamabad, Pakistan, December 20, 2017. APP/APP81-20

 

Ali Husnain — a student who came along with hundreds of his peers — said his knowledge of Quaid's life and achievements had improved after visiting the exhibition. He said he wanted Pakistan to make progress and become a developed country

The exhibition was divided into three categories, including a display of 200 rare camera photographs, professional photographs, and paintings under the title "Mera Pakistan", with the support of Mansoor Rahi Gallery and a prize competition on portraits of Jinnah among youth.

The rare photographs depicted Quaid-e-Azam's life history and personal and political life, while the professional images and paintings provided an insight into historical places like Badshahi Mosque and Hiran Minar Sheikhupura.

With regard to the competition, the judges received 50 entries, of which the best portrait was selected after a thorough observation and the winners given certificates and cash prizes.

Speaking to APP, NPC vice chairman Mian Muhammad Javed said the main objective of the event was to educate people about our great leaders' struggle to acquire a separate country for Muslims and pay tribute to Jinnah for his great contributions.

"We all have to join our hands to make Pakistan what Quaid wanted to make it," he said.