Islamabad : H.E. Mr. Mehmet Pacaci, Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan said that Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar had led the Khilafat Movement for the protection of an integrated Ottoman Empire, which was a symbol of the unity of Muslim Ummah due to which he and other leaders of Khilafat Movement still live in the hearts of the nation of Turkiye. He said that Ali Brothers had put the founding stones for the long-lasting friendly relations between Turkiye and Pakistan. He said that the material and financial support by the Muslims of the Sub-Continent led by Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar had helped the Republic of Turkiye in the establishment of various institutions. He said that the spirit of freedom created by the Ali Brothers in the Muslims of the Sub-Continent ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan. He said this while addressing the Anniversary of Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and lauded ICCI for organizing such an event to remember the heroic personality of the Sub-Continent. Engr. Azhar ul Islam Zafar, Acting President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry highlighted the contributions of Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar to create the spirit of freedom in the Muslims of the Sub-Continent and his role in the Khilafat Movement. He said that today Pakistan needs sincere leaders like Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar to steer the country out of current economic challenges. Zafar Bakhtawari, former President ICCI and Secretary General UBG Pakistan said that Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar had laid the foundation of friendly relations between Turkiye and Pakistan, which are still growing stronger day by day.
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He said that Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar had raised a strong voice for the protection of Ottoman Empire and the Muslims of the Sub-Continent and thus brought the people of Turkiye and Pakistan even closer. He said that Pakistan and Turkiye should commemorate his anniversary officially to recognize his role for the people of the two countries. Dr. Abdul Basit, Chancellor, Preston University threw light on the multi-dimensional personality of Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar as a civil servant, journalist, activist, scholar, poet, freedom fighter, and a leader of Muslims. He also highlighted the short and long-term impact of the Khilafat Movement, which ultimately led to the development of the two-nation theory and the creation of Pakistan. Asif Luqman Qazi, Executive Director, International Relations, Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan said that the Ottoman Empire was a pivot for the Muslim Ummah, and its disintegration after the First World War led to the creation of many countries and weakened the power of Muslim Ummah. He said that with strong unity, the Muslim Ummah can avoid situations like those in Palestine, Kashmir, and other places. Ms. Shumaila Siddiqui, a progeny of Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, Begum. Afraz Sial Convener ICCI Literacy Committee and others also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the contributions of Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar to the Muslim Ummah.
