Quetta Deputy Commissioner Urges Youth to Embrace Iqbal’s Ideas on Iqbal Day

QILLA ABDULLAH: Deputy Commissioner Qilla Abdullah Munawar Hussain Magsi, in a special message on Iqbal Day, said that the personality, thought and poetry of the Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, are a great asset of our national history. Through his poetry and intellectual insight, he raised awareness among the Muslims of the subcontinent about freedom, selfhood, self-respect and national identity, and provided an intellectual foundation for the idea of an independent homeland.

He said that Allama Iqbal’s philosophy of selfhood encourages people to understand their identity, abilities and purpose in life, as well as to pursue high resolve, perseverance and practical struggle. His teachings remain an excellent source of guidance today, particularly for the younger generation, drawing them towards knowledge and awareness, character building, hard work and national service.

The Deputy Commissioner said that the true purpose of observing Iqbal Day is not merely to hold ceremonies, but to understand his ideas and teachings and to adopt them in individual and collective life. He said that we should adopt Iqbal’s message of unity, faith, self-confidence and action, and promote positive change in society, brotherhood, tolerance and national cohesion.

He further said that an educated, aware, capable and responsible younger generation is of fundamental importance for the progress, stability and prosperity of Pakistan. He stressed that we must discharge our individual and collective responsibilities diligently to build a united, strong, peaceful and developed Pakistan, in line with Allama Iqbal’s dreams.