Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is known as the Founder of Pakistan.
• His real name was Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Pakistan became independent on 14 August 1947.
• He served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from 1947 to 1948.
• He is also known as Quaid-e-Azam, meaning “Great Leader.”

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah — 15 August 1947 to 11 September 1948
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin — 14 September 1948 to 17 October 1951
3. Malik Ghulam Muhammad — 17 October 1951 to 6 October 1955
4. Iskander Mirza — 6 October 1955 to 23 March 1956

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah strongly opposed the Rowlatt Act of 1919.
• The Act allowed the British government to detain people without trial and restricted civil liberties.
• Jinnah resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council in protest against the Act.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

Explanation

• Dina Wadia, the daughter of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,
• Date of Death: November 2, 2017, from pneumonia 
• Location: New York City, USA
• Age: 98 years old
• Born: 15 August 1919, London, England
• Parents
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah (father)
• Rattanbai Petit Jinnah (mother)

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam joined the All India Muslim League after it adopted Self-government suitable to India objective.
• He joined the Muslim League in 1913.
• At that time, the demand for a separate homeland for Muslims had not yet been adopted.
• The Lahore Resolution of 1940 later provided the basis for the demand for separate Muslim-majority states.

Last verified on 23-08-2026