By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the 149th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) on Monday paid tribute to the great philosopher, poet and visionary whose message of self-belief, intellectual freedom, dignity and collective progress continues to inspire generations.
The FGP believes that Allama Iqbal’s philosophy is not merely a part of Pakistan’s literary and political heritage but a powerful call to action for addressing the country’s contemporary challenges, particularly in education, youth empowerment, economic opportunities, social justice and responsible citizenship.
Muhammad Anwar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Gate Prosperity, stated that Allama Iqbal dreamed of a society where individuals possess the confidence to think independently, the courage to challenge injustice and the determination to shape their own future. His philosophy of Khudi reminds us that real national progress begins when citizens are empowered through quality education, skills, opportunities and freedom of thought, he said.
Honouring Iqbal requires more than commemorative speeches; it demands practical efforts to build a Pakistan where every young person, particularly women and those from disadvantaged communities, can realize their full potential.”
He emphasized that Pakistan’s greatest strength lies in its young population. However, this potential can only be realized through meaningful reforms in education, investment in technical and vocational skills, entrepreneurship, digital inclusion and the creation of dignified economic opportunities.
Iqbal’s vision of a progressive society calls for strengthening democratic values, promoting tolerance, respecting diversity and encouraging citizens to participate actively in national development, he further highlighted. He said Iqbal’s message of collective responsibility and self-reliance offers important guidance, adding that sustainable prosperity required institutions that serve citizens, communities that support one another and development policies that leave no one behind.
“The most meaningful tribute to Allama Iqbal is to translate his vision into measurable improvements in people’s lives. We must move from admiration to action, from dependency to self-reliance, and from exclusion to opportunity.
This is the Pakistan that Iqbal envisioned and the Pakistan that our younger generations deserve,” Muhammad Anwar concluded.
