PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz MPA Malik Tariq Awan has said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s contribution to the creation of Pakistan and his services to the nation would always be remembered.
He was speaking at a ceremony organised at his residence, Tariq Awan Qila, to mark the birth anniversary of the poet-philosopher.
Provincial president of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Artists Association Saeeda Khan, several prominent artists and a large number of local residents attended the event. Malik Zardad Jehangir Awan, Malik Waheed Arif Awan, Malik Ishtiaq Awan and Haji Liaquat were also present.
The participants cut a cake to celebrate Iqbal Day and raised slogans in favour of Pakistan and the armed forces.
Mr Awan said the birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal was being observed across the country with enthusiasm and respect.
He said Iqbal had played a historic role in inspiring the idea of a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent, adding that his services to Pakistan and the nation would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
He paid tribute to the poet’s philosophy, vision and way of life, saying his teachings would continue to inspire generations.
