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Martyrdom anniversary of first PM Liaquat Ali Khan observed

Abid Khan
October 16, 2025 at 07:07 AM
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Martyrdom anniversary of first PM Liaquat Ali Khan observed

Key Takeaways

  • The 74th martyrdom anniversary of Pakistan's first Prime Minister, Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, was observed.
  • Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on this day in 1951 during a public meeting in Rawalpindi.
  • MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal paid rich tribute, calling the event a national tragedy and Khan a symbol of honesty and sacrifice.
  • Kamal asserted that Khan's assassination caused irreparable damage to Pakistan’s political direction.
  • The youth were urged to learn from Liaquat Ali Khan's life to build a transparent and stable system.

Today marks the 74th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e-Millat, Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, who was tragically assassinated in 1951 during a public meeting in Rawalpindi. Born in Karnal and educated at Aligarh and Oxford, Khan was instrumental alongside Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in securing the homeland for Muslims. Senior MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal described the martyrdom as a national tragedy, honoring Khan as a symbol of integrity and sacrifice in the nation's political culture. Kamal noted that Khan played a pivotal role in the Pakistan Movement and dedicated himself to strengthening the new state. He further stated that the assassination inflicted irreparable damage on Pakistan's political trajectory, the effects of which are still deeply felt. Kamal concluded by urging the youth to draw inspiration from Khan's life to foster a transparent and stable political system in the country.

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