Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, offers a formal Pakistan Day address on March 23, 2026. He extends warm greetings to fellow Pakistanis and recalls the Pakistan Resolution of 1940, which envisaged a separate homeland for Muslims to live according to Islamic principles. He honors Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's leadership and the sacrifices that led to an independent Pakistan, highlighting the resilience and courage of the nation’s founders. The address acknowledges that March 23 falls during a time of regional conflict, with economic and political repercussions that affect Pakistan, and emphasizes navigating these challenges through unity, faith, and discipline amid austerity. Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, noting actions inside Afghanistan against entities described as Fitna-al-Hindustan and Fitna-ul-Khawarij/TTP, and pays tribute to the martyrs who have sacrificed for the country’s security. He also honors Kashmiri brothers and sisters and reiterates Pakistan’s moral and diplomatic support for the right to self-determination in IIOJK. Additionally, he greets Pakistanis abroad, praising their patriotism and contribution to the country’s progress. The speech closes with a prayer for Allah to guard and protect Pakistan.
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