It was on 23 March that the goal of achieving a separate homeland for Muslims was declared formally for the first time. Though Sir Syed Ahmed Khan presented his two nation theory, reflecting his suggestion for a separate country a century earlier, but it was not until 23 March 1940 that every Muslim leader united and came to an agreement (Qarardad e Pakistan) to get Pakistan

Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan, has witnessed the ups and downs of many empires in its long history. Starting from the Ghaznavid Rule and till 1947 it went through many phases, turmoil, tranquility and seasons which no one can envisage. Who knew that Lahore would also observe the partition of the sub-continent which would divide India and make Pakistan a separate Muslim state? If I go through the pages of history, the most noteworthy event that took place in Lahore was the creation of Pakistan. Yes, that too was witnessed by Lahore at Minto Park where the Minar-e-Pakistan proudly stands today, surrounded by the recently developed Greater Iqbal Park.