Allama Iqbal’s Philosophy of Khudi, Self-Confidence and Constant Struggle Is a Guiding Light for the Younger Generation: Mir Sarfraz Bugti

QUETTA (Daily Qudrat Quetta): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, paying rich tribute to the Poet of the East and Thinker of Pakistan Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal on the occasion of his birth anniversary, has said that Allama Iqbal’s revolutionary thought, philosophy of Khudi (selfhood), self-confidence and enduring message of action are still a guiding light for the entire nation, especially the younger generation.

In his special message, the Chief Minister said that the Sage of the Ummah, through his insightful poetry and thoughts, awakened in the Muslims of the subcontinent that spirited consciousness of freedom, self-respect, mutual unity and national identity which provided a solid ideological foundation to the concept of a free homeland.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that Allama Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi is not merely a traditional intellectual theory but a practical lesson in recognising one’s hidden potential, developing self-reliance, defeating despair and struggling continuously to achieve high objectives. He said that today, to deal with the challenges Pakistan faces internally and externally, to make national unity invincible and to reach the destination of durable economic prosperity, seeking guidance from Iqbal’s thought is an important requirement of the time.

The Chief Minister said that there is no shortage of abilities among the youth of Balochistan; the provincial government is empowering them by providing quality education, modern technology and equal opportunities so that they can play a leadership role in the development of the country and the province. He reiterated the resolve that, by promoting the values of knowledge, tolerance, self-confidence and brotherhood in the new generation, joint efforts will continue to build a strong and self-reliant Pakistan.