{"id":96645,"date":"2026-04-21T11:23:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/?p=96645"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:23:43","slug":"pm-pays-tribute-to-allama-iqbal-for-leading-muslims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/pm-pays-tribute-to-allama-iqbal-for-leading-muslims\/","title":{"rendered":"PM pays tribute to Allama Iqbal for leading Muslims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid his heartfelt tribute to the poet of the East, thinker of Islam and Pakistan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, on behalf of the entire nation and said undoubtedly he was a benefactor of the Muslims of the subcontinent and a great intellectual leader.<\/p>\n<p>In a message on Iqbal Day observed on April 21, he said, \u201cAllama Iqbal gave a message for self, action, faith and intellectual freedom. Allama Iqbal\u2019s thoughts gave a subdued nation awareness, self-confidence and a sense of continuous struggle,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister said, \u201cIn today\u2019s national and global circumstances, Allama Iqbal\u2019s message is of extraordinary importance to us. Intellectual chaos, extremism, and social intolerance require us to build our individual and collective lives in the light of Allama Iqbal\u2019s intellectual training. Allama Iqbal declared love, brotherhood, and national awareness as the goals of life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the light of Allama Iqbal\u2019s ideals, a Pakistan built on the strong foundations of peace, unity, knowledge, character, and justice is our future. The Government of Pakistan is committed to the complete eradication of terrorism, extremism, and sectarianism, and to the establishment of a moderate and harmonious society,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister said, \u201cAllama Iqbal paid special attention to the training of the younger generation. He called the youth asset of the nation and the architects of the future. Equipping the new young generation with knowledge, skills, character, independence, and patriotism is indispensable for the national future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government believes that the dream of national development cannot be fulfilled without building education on intellectual, moral, and national foundations. Under this ideology, necessary steps are being taken to empower the youth, equip them with modern skills, and strengthen their role in national development,\u201d he mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>Th Prime Minister said, \u201cIf the youth of Pakistan are guided by Iqbal\u2019s thoughts, they can take the country to new heights of development, stability, and dignity. Along with the youth, Allama Iqbal taught the entire nation a lesson of hope and continuous progress that expresses our national aspirations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the occasion of Iqbal Day, let us pledge to make Iqbal\u2019s thoughts a part of our national policy, educational priorities, and collective mindset, and work towards building a Pakistan that guarantees a bright future. Insha Allah!,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid his heartfelt tribute to the poet of the East, thinker of Islam and Pakistan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, on behalf of the entire nation and said undoubtedly he was a benefactor of the Muslims of the subcontinent and a great intellectual leader. 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