Balochistan Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Allama Iqbal on His Birth Anniversary

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti paid tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet of the East and thinker of Pakistan, on his birth anniversary.

In a special message, he said the thought, philosophy of selfhood (khudi), self-confidence and message of action of Allama Iqbal remain a guiding light for the entire nation, especially the younger generation.

The chief minister said that through his poetry and ideas, Allama Iqbal awakened among the Muslims of the subcontinent a consciousness of freedom, self-respect, unity and national identity. His ideas provided an intellectual foundation for the concept of an independent homeland and gave Muslims a new direction regarding their distinct identity, culture and collective future.

The lesson of khudi

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that Allama Iqbal’s philosophy of khudi is not merely an abstract idea but a practical lesson in recognising one’s abilities, building self-confidence, sustained struggle and the pursuit of lofty goals. His message encourages us to move away from despair and advance with hope, hard work and strength of character.

The chief minister said that to meet the challenges facing Pakistan today, strengthen national unity and achieve the goals of development and prosperity, it is necessary to draw guidance from Allama Iqbal’s ideas. He stressed that it is an urgent need of the time to acquaint the younger generation with Iqbal’s message of knowledge, research, character-building and self-reliance.

Opportunities for young people

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the youth of Balochistan possess immense potential, and they are being enabled, through quality education, modern knowledge and equal opportunities, to play an effective role in the development of the country and the province.

Allama Iqbal’s message, he said, shows us the path to building a strong, sovereign and developed Pakistan through conviction, unity and sustained struggle.

The Chief Minister of Balochistan expressed his resolve that collective efforts must continue to carry Allama Iqbal’s ideas to the new generation and to promote the values of knowledge, tolerance, self-confidence and national cohesion.