Lahore, Nov. 9 (TNS): Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Shareef paid rich tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The 140th birth anniversary of philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observed on Thursday with national spirit.
On the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif visited Mizar-e-Iqbal and laid floral wreath at his mausoleum.
‘Our youth needs to be educated about Allama Iqbal’s emphasis on awakening revolutionary spirit & making self-belief the trailblazer so that our nation can fight off various challenges, the Chief Minister said.
CM Punjab took to twitter to share this beautiful piece of writing by the national poet on Iqbal’s day
Meanwhile, his daughter-in-law tweeted
‘Loving that my feed is full of Iqbals poetry. Ohhh for a moment reading his words makes the world
Father-in-law made sure that his daughter in law has gone through his tweet
She praised her heart out and intended to have a chit chat about it some more
Mamu jan 🙂 i saw the beautiful lines you choose today. Would love you to explain it to us over dinner please
How interesting it is to see the lighter side of the serious politicians and the fact that poetry runs in the family.
Meanwhile, a graceful change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar e Iqbal in Lahore on Thursday morning.
A contingent of Pakistan Navy took guards duties from Punjab Rangers.
Station Commander Navy Lahore, Commodore Sajid Mehmood Shahzad was the chief guest on the occasion who laid a floral wreath over Iqbal’s grave and offered Fateha.
Literary, educational, political, social and cultural organizations are arranging special programs across the country to pay homage to the national poet and highlight different aspects of his life and teachings.
