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RAWALPINDI, Nov 26 (APP): Former Punjab Health Minister and philanthropist Dr. Jamal Nasir on Wednesday called for renewed focus on the philosophy of Allama Iqbal, saying it could guide Pakistan towards spiritual elevation, national dignity, and global recognition.
Speaking at a ceremony organised by Anjuman Faiz-e-Islam to mark the Iqbal Day, with the theme “Iqbal and the Present Era,” Dr. Nasir said countries such as Turkey, Iran and Germany had progressed by embracing Iqbal’s thoughts, while Pakistan had failed to utilise its intellectual heritage.
He lamented that Pakistani politicians did not follow Iqbal’s teachings in their true sense and noted that the National Poet had largely become a symbolic figure for the poor and marginalised. He also criticised the media for giving insufficient coverage to Iqbal’s birthday, describing it as a reflection of national priorities.
Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmad, President of Anjuman Faiz-e-Islam, underlined Iqbal’s relevance in building a virtuous and prosperous society and praised the Pakistani people for their faith and spirit of sacrifice, citing recent successes in defending the country against Indian aggression.
Other speakers, including Ms. Azhar Fatima, Colonel (Retd) Jamil Athar, and Naeem Akram Qureshi, paid tribute to Iqbal’s legacy and urged students to study his works and apply his teachings to shape a better future. They described Iqbal as the spiritual father whose ideas significantly influenced the creation of Pakistan.