Today marks the 73rd death anniversary of Pakistan's first Prime Minister, Shaheed-e-Millat Khan Liaquat Ali Khan. Born in Karnal, East Punjab, Liaquat Ali Khan was an influential leader who played a pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan. A close ally of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan was instrumental in the struggle for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent. Liaquat Ali Khan was tragically assassinated on this day in 1951 during a public meeting at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi. The park was later renamed Liaquat Bagh in his honor.

Source: The Nation October 16, 2024 05:53 UTC