ISLAMABAD(National times)- The 77th death anniversary of founder of Pakistan‚ Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed today (Thursday) with reverence and honour with the renewed pledge to follow his golden principles of “unity, faith and discipline.” Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as leader of All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s creation on August 14, 1947. He passed away on this date in 1948, shortly after securing an independent homeland for the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. Quran Khawani will be held at Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi while special prayers will be offered in mosques across the country for the departed soul of the Quaid. People from different walks of life‚ including the government functionaries‚ political leaders and workers will visit the Quaid’s mausoleum to pay homage to the great leader. Several public and private organisations and educational institutions will hold functions to highlight different aspects of the life of Quaid-e-Azam who united the Muslims of the Subcontinent for acquiring a separate homeland. Media will air special programmes to pay homage to the great leader. Excerpts from the speeches of Quaid-e-Azam will also be broadcast during the special transmissions.