Iqbal’s vision of selfhood, freedom, justice remains a guiding light for Pakistan: PTI

Says realisation of Iqbal’s vision lies in constitutional supremacy, democracy, public sovereignty, genuine freedom.

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has paid rich tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Poet of the East, renowned philosopher and visionary of Pakistan, recognising his enduring contribution to the intellectual, political and ideological awakening of the Muslims of the subcontinent.

In a statement issued by its Central Media Department on the occasion of Allama Iqbal’s 149th birth anniversary, PTI said that through his philosophy, poetry and visionary ideas, Iqbal instilled in Muslims the spirit of selfhood, freedom, dignity and political consciousness. His vision of Pakistan was rooted in the concept of an independent, sovereign and dignified state where every citizen would enjoy equal rights, justice, freedom and respect.

The party maintained that Iqbal’s philosophy was not merely confined to poetry or commemorative ceremonies but represented a living ideology and a call for practical struggle. According to Iqbal’s teachings, national progress depends on knowledge, character, self-confidence, collective awareness and intellectual freedom, the statement added.

Referring to the political, economic and constitutional challenges facing Pakistan, PTI stressed that overcoming the country's crises requires embracing Iqbal’s vision by ensuring national dignity, the rule of law, democratic values and the sovereignty of the people.

The statement highlighted that Iqbal regarded young people as the nation's greatest asset and architects of its future. His concept of the Shaheen symbolises high aspirations, courage, self-confidence and the determination to stand firm without bowing before oppression. PTI said young people must be provided opportunities in education, research, innovation and nation-building, rather than being left to struggle in an environment of fear, despair and injustice.

Drawing inspiration from the vision of Pakistan's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Allama Iqbal, PTI emphasised that it was a national responsibility to transform Pakistan into a state where the people remain the ultimate source of power and authority, the Constitution is supreme, institutions operate within their constitutional boundaries, and no citizen is deprived of fundamental rights.

The party reiterated that the true tribute to Allama Iqbal would be to transform his dream into reality by building a free, sovereign, democratic, prosperous and justice-oriented Pakistan.

The party prayed that Almighty Allah may grant Pakistan the ability to fulfil Allama Iqbal's vision and emerge as the country he had dreamed of.