ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):The 57th death anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima J
innah was observed on Tuesday with profound respect and honor where the nation paid rich tribute to her outstanding efforts in the fight for Pakistan’s founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Fatima J
innah is still remembered for her passionate support for civil rights and devoted struggle in the Pakistan Movement.
She was born in Karachi on July 31, 1893.
She played a pivotal role in the movement of Pakistan and worked side by side with her brother Mohammad Ali J
innah and gathered the women of sub-continent on one platform which made the struggle for achieving a separate state of Muslims easier.
After obtaining a dental degree from Kolkata University, she accompanied Muhammad Ali J
innah taking active participation in politics.
During the transfer of power in 1947, J
innah formed the Women’s Relief Committee, which later formed the nucleus for the All Pakistan Women’ Association (APWA).
Fatima J
innah passed away on 9th July 1967 and was laid to rest next to her brother at the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.
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