Governor pays homage to Allama Iqbal on his 145th birth anniversary.

LAHORE -- Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has paid glowing tribute to Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal on his 145th birth anniversary.

In a message issued here on Tuesday, the Governor Punjab said Allama Iqbal through his thought-provoking poetry awakened the Muslims of the subcontinent from deep slumber and gave the concept of a separate homeland.

He said Dr. Iqbal's philosophy is a source of guidance for the entire humanity and especially for the youth, adding that Allama Iqbal wanted to see the Muslim youth as courageous and self reliant as an eagle (Shaheen).

He said young people should understand the philosophy of Allama Iqbal and develop high qualities of...