ISLAMABAD
\nMinister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday highlighted Allama Muhammad Iqbal\u2019s philosophy for national development, urging the nation to adopt his vision to overcome economic instability and foster unity.
\nAddressing a debate on Allama Iqbal\u2019s Vision of Development on Thursday, he emphasized Iqbal\u2019s concept of nationhood and self-reliance as key principles for the country\u2019s progress and prosperity.
\nThe minister said Allama Iqbal was not merely a poet or philosopher, but a revolutionary thinker whose ideas could guide Pakistan toward an enlightened, independent, and economically stable future. \u201cIqbal\u2019s philosophy laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan, driven by a concept of nationhood that transcended mere political boundaries,\u201d Iqbal remarked.
\nHe noted that Pakistan, once an economically stable country, had seen a gradual decline since 1999, mainly due to political instability and inconsistent development policies. He emphasized that Allama Iqbal\u2019s call for self-reliance remained crucial in the modern context, urging Pakistan to establish its identity as a self-sufficient and economically stable nation.
\nContrary to some interpretations, he said, Allama Iqbal was neither a purely religious poet nor merely a Sufi thinker. \u201cIqbal\u2019s poetry was revolutionary and aimed at establishing a progressive society based on enlightened thought.\u201d
\nThe minister stressed that a national understanding of Allama Iqbal\u2019s thought was crucial for Pakistan\u2019s future. Implementing Iqbal\u2019s teachings can unify the country, moving it towards a cohesive, forward-looking society,\u201d he asserted, emphasizing the need for a nationwide dialogue on Allama Iqbal\u2019s vision.
\nHe also highlighted the importance of harmonizing the educational curriculum, both at the basic and higher levels, to ensure that future generations are exposed to the philosophical foundations that Allama Iqbal laid for Pakistan\u2019s prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday highlighted Allama Muhammad Iqbal\u2019s philosophy for national development, urging the nation to adopt his vision to overcome economic instability and foster unity. Addressing a debate on Allama Iqbal\u2019s Vision of Development on Thursday, he emphasized Iqbal\u2019s concept of nationhood and self-reliance as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":448992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-448964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n