November 09 , 2016
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139th birth anniversary of Iqbal being observed today
By: APP
KARACHI: The 139th birth anniversary of philosopher poet Allama Doctor Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated on Wednesday with enthusiasm.Iqbal widely recognised or quoted as “Poet of the East” and the conceiver of idea of Pakistan by academics and institutions and media. Various literary, educational, political, social and cultural organisations have arranged special programmes, across Pakistan, to pay homage to the national poet.
In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that South Asia can be made a base for regional peace by seeking guidance from the lofty thoughts of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He also said that Allama Iqbal not only dreamt of Pakistan and presented a roadmap of a safe future for the Muslims of South Asia, but also indicated the ideological and practical problems the new country could face.
Nawaz Sharif said that it was collective responsibility of the government and the people to take guidance from Iqbal’s thoughts and contribute in Pakistan’s development.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk