
Founder of Pakistan, first Governor-General.
M. A. Jinnah presided over the All-India Muslim League session in Lahore on March 23, 1940, where the Lahore Resolution was passed. This resolution demanded independent states for Muslims in northwestern and eastern zones of India, laying the foundation for Pakistan.
On August 14, 1947, Pakistan gained independence from British rule, with Jinnah becoming its first Governor-General. He delivered a famous speech to the Constituent Assembly, outlining a vision of a democratic and inclusive Pakistan.
Jinnah died on September 11, 1948, in Karachi due to tuberculosis. His death left Pakistan without its founding leader, leading to political instability and struggles over the country's identity and governance.
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