Pakistan will officially observe 2026 as the “Year of Quaid-i-Azam” to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah, with nationwide events planned to honor his life, leadership, and services, as announced by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal while chairing a National Committee meeting that also reviewed proposed activities to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, whose and vision were central to the creation of Pakistan.