Pakistan celebrates today the 148th birth anniversary of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the visionary thinker and national poet who awakened a generation through his poetry and philosophy. Born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877, Iqbal’s words gave the Muslims of the Subcontinent a sense of direction, identity, and hope during the colonial era.
His famous Allahabad Address of 1930 remains one of the most defining moments in South Asian history, where he presented the concept of a separate homeland for Muslims — the very idea that later evolved into the creation of Pakistan. Iqbal’s message was not only political but deeply spiritual, rooted in self-awareness, dignity, and the pursuit of collective progress.
Across the country, Iqbal Day is being marked with special programs, literary gatherings, and tributes on Radio Pakistan and other platforms, celebrating his timeless vision of unity and self-realization.
