ISLAMABAD — The federal government has assured the Senate that it will investigate the recent omission of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s portrait from official advertisements, following concerns raised by lawmakers.
During a Senate session, members across party lines expressed disapproval over the absence of the nation’s founding father’s image, terming it a disregard of Pakistan’s historical identity. Lawmakers demanded strict measures to ensure that such lapses are not repeated in future state-issued campaigns.
Minister of State for Law, Shahadat Awan, assured the Upper House that the matter would be thoroughly probed, adding that instructions would be issued to all relevant departments to strictly adhere to guidelines regarding the inclusion of Quaid’s portrait in government publicity material.
Senators also stressed that the Quaid-i-Azam’s legacy is a unifying symbol for the nation and should always be given due prominence in official representations.
The chair directed the government to report back after completing the inquiry.
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