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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Monday paid tribute to the ‘Poet of the East Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 143rd birth anniversary.
Usman Buzdar appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan and said that he was transforming Pakistan in line with Iqbal’s vision. The chief minister said that Imran Khan saved the country from plunderers.
He said that Pakistan will become a welfare state by following the teachings and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Earlier, the chief minister visited the tomb of Allama Iqbal and laid a floral wreath on his grave.
A change of guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Dr. Allama Iqbal on his birth anniversary where a contingent of the Pakistan Navy assumed guard duties at the mausoleum. Pakistan Navy’s Station Commander, Commodore Naimatullah, was the chief guest.
Moreover, the prime minister said that Iqbal’s thoughts continue to inspire and guide. “He is a great mystic, with a pure spirit, and delivered of materiality.
Iqbal’s thoughts continue to inspire & guide.
“He is a great mystic, with a pure spirit, delivered of materiality and, at the same time, a man who respects and honors science, technological progress, and the advancement of human reason in our age.”https://t.co/QGx0Gyvrp3— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 9, 2020
