ISLAMABAD
\nPresident Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar have paid rich tribute to Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 146th birth anniversary.
\nIn their separate messages, they said Dr. Allama Iqbal was the great benefactor of the Muslims of sub-continent, who envisioned the idea of a separate homeland for them and later his dream was translated into reality.
\nPresident Dr. Arif Alvi in his message said Iqbal was a great thinker who imbibed in Muslims the spirit of unity, through his writings and poetry.
\nHe said in order to make Pakistan a prosperous nation, we need to follow Allama Iqbal\u2019s teachings on Islam and his philosophy of \u201cKhudi\u201d that believes in the promotion of self-respect and human dignity.
\nIn his message on Iqbal Day, the Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar said Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal awakened the consciousness of the Muslims of the subcontinent about their basic rights which created a spirit of unity among the Muslims.
\nThe Prime Minister said Iqbal\u2019s philosophy of Khudi is a unique transformation for humanity to achieve success in this world and hereafter.
\nHe said Iqbal dreamed of a Pakistan a country of peace, political tolerance and brotherhood.
\nThe Prime Minister urged the youth to play a key role in the service and development of the country with positive and progressive thinking as envisioned by Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
\nCaretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said Allama Iqbal\u2019s philosophy and thought is a beacon of light for the humanity.
\nIn his message on the occasion of 146th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, he said the national poet taught the young generation to create their own world instead of depending on others by giving a passionate message of \u2018Khudi\u2019.
\nHe said Iqbal made a practical effort to awaken the Muslims from their slumber for their true identity.
\nHe said the solution to the multifaceted challenges we face today lies in the universal teachings of Iqbal.
\nThe Information Minister said the youth can truly serve Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah by adopting Iqbal\u2019s thought.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar have paid rich tribute to Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 146th birth anniversary. In their separate messages, they said Dr. Allama Iqbal was the great benefactor of the Muslims of sub-continent, who envisioned the idea of a separate homeland for them and later his […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-367133","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n