PIA Scouts Launch Week-Long Celebrations for Allama Iqbal’s Birth Anniversary
Shoib Dahri highlights Iqbal’s role as the poet-philosopher of Pakistan and a voice of the Muslim Ummah, urging youth to follow his teachings
PIA Scouts launch week-long celebrations under the theme “Our Iqbal” at Karachi Airport.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Scouts have launched week-long celebrations under the theme “Our Iqbal” to mark the birth anniversary of national poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The celebrations are taking place at PIA Scouts provincial and regional headquarters across Pakistan, including Karachi, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Peshawar.
Addressing the opening ceremony at the PIA Scouts Provincial Headquarters at Karachi Airport, PIA General Manager and Provincial Scout Commissioner Shoib Ahmed Dahri said Allama Iqbal presented powerful ideas about enlightenment and human dignity through his philosophy and poetry.
He described Iqbal as the visionary behind Pakistan and a prominent voice of the Muslim Ummah. He added that the philosopher’s teachings continue to guide young people and remain relevant around the world.
Iqbal’s Teachings Remain Relevant for Youth
Dahri said society needed Iqbal’s message more than ever. He urged people to preserve the legacy of national heroes and keep their contributions alive in the hearts of younger generations.
He also highlighted the importance of understanding and practising Iqbal’s philosophy in daily life.
Scouts Participate in Week-Long Activities
PIA Scouts Acting Provincial Secretary Waqas Sardar, Muhammad Aqeel and District Commissioner Zahid Channa organised the programme.
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A large number of provincial and district officials and scouts attended the opening ceremony.
According to PIA Scouts Provincial Spokesperson Syed Mehboob Qadri, the week-long celebrations are continuing with respect and enthusiasm at scout headquarters across the country.
At the Karachi ceremony, PIA Rover Scouts, girl scouts, boy scouts and Shaheen Scouts participated in various competitions and received prizes.
