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NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq honors Allama Iqbal

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Islamabad on November 08 for his 149th birth anniversary.

NA Speaker pays tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his birth anniversary
File photo NA Speaker pays tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his birth anniversary Photo: Associated Press of Pakistan

Speaker highlights Iqbal legacy

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated that the philosopher's poetry and philosophy awakened Muslims to values of self-respect and national consciousness. He described Allama Iqbal as a visionary thinker whose ideas influenced the political awakening leading to Pakistan's creation. The historic Allahabad Address articulated a vision serving as an intellectual foundation for that struggle. Sadiq noted Iqbal envisioned a society rooted in justice, dignity, equality and moral responsibility where individuals develop their potential.

Message of Khudi explained

The Speaker emphasized that the philosophy of Khudi remains one of Iqbal's most powerful and enduring messages. He observed this concept was not a call for individualism in isolation but an appeal to develop character and discipline. Sadiq urged young Pakistanis to make knowledge, education, research, innovation and hard work integral parts of their lives. He called upon all society segments to draw inspiration from Iqbal's message for a stronger nation.

Deputy Speaker joins tribute

On the occasion of Allama Muhammad Iqbal's birth anniversary, Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah offered a generous tribute. He characterized the individual as among the most celebrated minds in the intellectual, philosophical and literary traditions of subcontinent history. Both leaders stressed that remembering Iqbal should not be confined to ceremonies but translated into action. Parliament will continue playing its constitutional role in strengthening democracy and promoting public welfare.

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  • Associated Press of Pakistan
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