Report: Hurish Shah
ISLAMABAD : Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has paid tribute to Poet of the East Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 149th birth anniversary, saying that his poetry and philosophy awakened the Muslims of the subcontinent with a renewed spirit of self-respect, freedom, unity and national consciousness. He said Iqbal’s historic Allahabad Address became an important intellectual milestone in the struggle for Pakistan.
The Speaker said Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi (selfhood) remains a guiding message for the younger generation. He urged youth to focus on education, research, hard work, character-building and self-confidence while contributing to national development.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said the true tribute to Iqbal would be to follow his teachings by promoting democracy, constitutional supremacy, rule of law, justice and national unity. He reaffirmed that Parliament would continue playing its constitutional role in promoting public welfare and national progress.
Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah also paid tribute to Allama Iqbal, saying that his poetry and philosophy inspire young people to embrace self-respect, confidence, knowledge and a spirit of national service.
He urged the youth to draw guidance from Iqbal’s teachings and use their abilities for the country's development and prosperity.
Both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker said Iqbal’s message continues to provide guidance for promoting unity, justice, tolerance and building a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.
