Islamabad, November 9, 2026 – The Europe Today: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has urged the nation to renew its pledge to build a country that truly reflects Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s vision of a progressive, peaceful and prosperous Pakistan, where justice, equality and the rule of law remain the guiding light.
In his message on Iqbal Day, November 9, 2026, Ishaq Dar said: “On Iqbal Day, the nation comes together with profound respect to honour our National Poet and Philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Today, we pay tribute to his vision, which laid the ideological foundation of the independent state of Pakistan.”
Iqbal’s Role in the Creation of Pakistan
The Deputy Prime Minister said that long before the creation of a separate homeland, it was Allama Iqbal who gave words and direction to the unspoken aspirations of millions.
“Through his historic Allahabad Address of 1930 and his timeless poetry, he articulated the distinct identity of the Muslims of the subcontinent and envisioned a separate homeland where they could shape their destiny,” he said. “He was the architect who set in motion the movement that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan, providing a homeland where our values, faith and democratic aspirations could flourish.”
Ishaq Dar on Khudi and Self-Reliance
Ishaq Dar said Iqbal’s concepts of Khudi (selfhood) and self-reliance remain essential pillars of Pakistan’s national journey.
“In an ever-evolving global environment, his thought reminds us that a nation’s true strength lies in its moral integrity, intellectual independence and the resilience of its people,” he said. “His enduring message to our youth inspires and instils the confidence to aspire higher, innovate and lead with purpose.”
