Jinnah’s Message of Hope Resonates on UN Day, 80 Years After Charter’s Start
ISLAMABAD – The spirit of hope, courage, and confidence championed by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah 78 years ago was invoked today as the United Nations in Pakistan marked UN Day, which commemorates the entry into force of the UN Charter.
The powerful message was highlighted by Mohamed Yahya, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, who stressed the enduring relevance of the UN Charter’s values.
“On #UNday, my message to you is of hope, courage and confidence. These are not my words, but those of Mohammed Ali Jinnah,” Mr. Yahya said, drawing a parallel between the Quaid’s vision for a young, struggling nation and the UN’s global mandate. “When he delivered them, 78 years ago, he lit hope in millions of hearts. He rallied a young & hurting nation to keep its eyes fixed on a brighter tomorrow.”
This year’s observance holds particular significance, marking 80 years since the United Nations Charter first came into force in 1945. The Charter was drafted in the aftermath of the Second World War, promising a better tomorrow built on international cooperation.
“The United Nations Charter, drafted in the rubble of the Second World War, promised a better tomorrow. One in which peace is possible, all humans live in dignity and equality, and the world comes together to solve its problems,” Mr. Yahya noted.
Despite the passage of eight decades and the myriad global challenges faced since then, the UN official affirmed that the fundamental principles enshrined in the document remain vital for global progress.
“Today we mark 80 years since that treaty first came into force. Yet the Charter’s values have not aged a day,” he concluded, underscoring the UN’s continued commitment to upholding peace, human rights, and sustainable development across the world, including in Pakistan.
