A solemn guard‑changing ceremony was held at Mazar‑e‑Quaid in Karachi to mark the birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid‑e‑Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The event featured a disciplined parade by Pakistan Army cadets and a salute by troops before the iconic mausoleum, reflecting national pride and respect for the nation’s leader.

Major General Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry (Hilal‑i‑Imtiaz) was the guest of honour at the ceremony, which drew military personnel and citizens alike. Pakistani cadets from the Pakistan Military Academy formally took over guard duties for the site, symbolising an enduring commitment to the country’s founding principles.

On the occasion of Quaid’s birthday—a national holiday—Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that Jinnah’s guiding values of faith, unity, and discipline remain central to Pakistan’s future progress.