Ishaq Dar Calls for Rule of Law, Equal Opportunities and Justice on Allama Iqbal’s Birth Anniversary

ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan must become a country where justice and equal opportunities are available to every citizen, stressing the need to ensure the rule of law and equality across society.

In his message paying tribute to the Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, on his birth anniversary, Ishaq Dar said the entire nation was remembering the great philosopher and poet with respect and admiration.

He said Allama Iqbal gave Muslims of the subcontinent an awareness of their identity, rights and collective future, while providing intellectual direction to their political awakening and struggle for an independent homeland.

The deputy prime minister said that through his historic Allahabad Address and poetry, Iqbal presented the vision of an independent and self-respecting nation.

He added that Iqbal envisioned a nation confident in its faith, culture and sense of selfhood.

Ishaq Dar said the true purpose of independence was to establish a society based on human dignity, justice and equality, where every individual had equal opportunities to utilise their abilities.

He observed that Iqbal’s philosophy continued to serve as an important source of guidance for Pakistan’s national life.

### Education, Research and Youth Empowerment Essential for Progress

The foreign minister said Iqbal’s philosophy of selfhood taught individuals to believe in their abilities and develop strong character.

He stressed that the teachings of Iqbal required prioritising education and research, strengthening national institutions and putting Pakistan on the path of development through hard work and self-reliance.

He said young people were at the centre of Allama Iqbal’s hopes and aspirations, adding that providing them with quality education, professional skills and opportunities for advancement was a national responsibility.

Ishaq Dar urged the youth to contribute to national development through knowledge, creative thinking and a spirit of public service.

He said Iqbal had encouraged young generations to pursue continuous learning, aim high and remain committed to their goals. Utilising the potential of young people was essential for national progress, he added.

### Pakistan Committed to Peace, Justice and Mutual Respect

The deputy prime minister said brotherhood and human dignity were among the fundamental principles of Iqbal’s philosophy.

He reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue playing its role in promoting peace, justice and mutual respect across the world.

Pakistan would also continue supporting the sovereignty of nations and the right of peoples to self-determination, he said, adding that peaceful resolution of disputes remained an important part of the country’s foreign policy.

Ishaq Dar emphasised that Iqbal’s philosophy must be reflected in national decisions and practical measures.

He concluded that Pakistan was committed to building an educated, economically strong and developed country where justice, the rule of law and equal opportunities were guaranteed for every citizen.