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Honouring the Poet of the East: Iqbal Day 2026 Celebrated at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar

The Directorate of Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, commemorated Iqbal Day on 9th November 2026 with a special ceremony at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, paying tribute to the poet, philosopher and thinker Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, attended as Chief Guest. He was joined by Dr. Sarfaraz Ali Shah, Advisor to the Governor on Sports and Youth Affairs; Dr. Syed Aamer Abdullah, Advisor to the Governor on Higher Education; and Dr. Nouman Mujahid, Director Youth Affairs, along with academicians, students and people from many walks of life.

The ceremony focused on Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi (self-realisation), his vision of a progressive society, and his message of self-confidence, determination, unity and leadership. The speakers encouraged young people to engage with Iqbal’s thought and to become confident, responsible and visionary citizens.

The event served as a reminder that Iqbal’s dream of an educated and empowered youth remains central to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.

“Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqdeer se pehle,

Khuda bande se khud pooche, bata teri raza kya hai.”

(Raise yourself to such heights that, before every decree, God Himself asks you: “What is it that you desire?”)