Report: ANI :
ISLAMABAD — Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has paid tribute to the great poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 149th birth anniversary, saying that through his poetry and philosophy, Iqbal awakened self-respect, freedom and national consciousness among Muslims.
He said the Allahabad Address holds an important place in the ideological foundations of Pakistan, while Iqbal's philosophy of selfhood teaches self-confidence, character building and discipline.
The Speaker said Allama Iqbal's message serves as a guiding light for the younger generation. He urged youth to make knowledge, research, innovation and hard work their guiding principles.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq further stated that Iqbal envisioned the development of self-confident, conscious and responsible individuals. He stressed that democracy, constitutional supremacy and the rule of law were essential for Pakistan's progress.
He said the true tribute to Allama Iqbal lies in adopting his teachings and philosophy in practical life
