ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday recommended the conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz posthumously on late Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan in recognition of his unwavering dedication to democracy, unity and justice.
The president directed the Cabinet Division to initiate the process for the conferment of the award, according to a President House press release
Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan was a distinguished statesman whose life was dedicated to the advancement of democracy and political integrity of Pakistan.
His legacy as a leader of unparalleled integrity, tolerance and democratic values will continue to inspire future generations.
Known as ‘Baba-e-Jamhooriat’ for his services rendered for the restoration of democracy in the country, Nasrullah Khan spent his entire life in struggle to strengthen the parliamentary democracy in Pakistan.
Baba-e-Jamhooriat passed away on 26th September 2003 following a heart attack at the age of 85.
He is buried at Khangarh in Muzaffargarh district.
Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan was born on 13th November 1916 in Khangarh. He started active politics in 1930 by joining Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam to struggle against the British Raj in the subcontinent.
He was elected as the Secretary General of All India Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam in 1945.
After partition he joined the Muslim League. He served as elected member of the Punjab and the National assemblies.
