The members of the Pakistan Forum will celebrate their National Day today commemorating the Resolution of Pakistan adopted by their country 25 years ago.

Once part of the Indian subcontinent, Pakistan adopted the resolution under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah. The resolution called for predominantly Moslem-populated regions to unite and live by their own beliefs, Aslam added.

The resolution made Pakistan an independent, sovereign nation.

"Moslems wanted a place where they could live in peace," said Uzma Aslam, member of the Pakistan Forum.

Islam is the religion of Moslems and Aslam said this religious belief has helped unify Moslems into one nation -- Pakistan.

"This belief enforces unity and nationhood," she said.

The members of the Pakistan Forum plan to celebrate this evening with a series of events.

Masood Khan, a member of the Pakistan Forum, said the events are open to the public in order to raise the awareness of the University community to the culture of Pakistan.

Starting at 7 tonight in 301 HUB, three lectures will be given on the history of Pakistan, the significance of National Day and the future of Pakistan under the current democratic government.

The speakers will include Aslam and Ashfaq Memon, a visiting scholar from Pakistan.

Following the lectures, there will be a documentary on Pakistan, a dinner including ethnic delicacies and a Pakistan stage play to end the night.

"Anyone who is interested in coming is welcome to come," Khan said.

Khan and Aslam worked with Jamshid Mian, Farooq Kalim and the other members of the Pakistan Forum to coordinate the event.

The other major Pakistan celebration will be in the fall when members of the Pakistan Forum plan to acknowledge their Independence Day, Aslam said.