Information Ministry forgets Jinnah pic in Independence Day ad: Here’s what happened!
The incident has prompted calls for accountability from the Ministry of Information, which oversaw the campaign.
ISLAMABAD: A controversy has erupted after an official Independence Day advertisement released by the Government of Pakistan reportedly excluded the image of the nation’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, sparking widespread criticism on social media and from political figures.
The ad, which was meant to commemorate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, featured only current officeholders, including top government leaders, while omitting the Father of the Nation — a move many have condemned as disrespectful and historically tone-deaf.
Prominent political leader Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage, calling the omission a “disgrace.”
“Only temporary chair-occupiers are featured — all of whom owe their high office to the struggle and sacrifice of the Quaid,” Senator Mushahid stated in a strongly worded post.
The incident has prompted calls for accountability from the Ministry of Information, which oversaw the campaign. Critics say the omission reflects a lack of historical awareness and national respect, especially on such a significant occasion.
As of now, no official clarification or apology has been issued by the Ministry.
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The controversy has reignited debate around the importance of national symbols and the legacy of Pakistan’s founding father, particularly in state-sponsored narratives and public communications.
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