Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Tuesday called Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s philosophy a lasting source of guidance for Pakistan, as the nation marked the 88th death anniversary of the poet-philosopher.
In his message, the Minister said Iqbal’s thought of selfhood, moral strength, intellectual freedom, and continuous striving offers a foundation for reforming the country’s education system, empowering youth, and promoting cultural heritage.
The Minister said Iqbal viewed education not merely as a means of livelihood but as a process of intellectual, moral, and spiritual development, adding that Pakistan must build an education system that nurtures character, responsibility, creativity, and national purpose.
He emphasised that Iqbal regarded youth as the driving force of national progress and called for creating better opportunities for their training, skill development, and participation in nation-building.
The Minister also stressed the need to preserve and promote Pakistan’s cultural heritage in the light of Iqbal’s thought, so that society remains rooted in its values while advancing toward progress.
Concluding his message, the Minister renewed the government’s commitment to building a Pakistan strengthened by knowledge, guided by character, enriched by culture, and empowered by its youth.
