A Dignified Event Organized at UVAS Swat to Commemorate Iqbal Day"Allama Iqbal Awakened Muslims and Showed Them the Path to the Future Through His Poetry and Philosophy" Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakibullah
On the special directions of the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, Iqbal Day was commemorated with great solemnity and enthusiasm at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat, to pay rich tribute to the Thinker of Pakistan and Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
A special ceremony was organized at the university, which formally commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (SAW) and the national anthem. Students delivered insightful speeches on the philosophy and thoughts of Allama Iqbal and recited his poetic works, earning overwhelming applause from the audience. The event was attended by Additional Registrar Dr. Khalid Khan, university advisors, Deans, Directors, faculty members, administrative officers, and students.
Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakibullah deliberated at length on Allama Iqbal’s poetry, philosophy of Khudi (Selfhood), and vision. He stated:
"Allama Iqbal awakened the Muslims of the subcontinent through his universal poetry and ideas, bestowing upon them the awareness of a bright future. While our armed forces have rendered supreme sacrifices to protect the geographical borders of Pakistan, educational institutions must actively promote knowledge, research, and Iqbal’s philosophy to safeguard the country's ideological boundaries."
The Vice Chancellor added that UVAS Swat provides excellent opportunities for students to participate in co-curricular and constructive activities. He urged students to make full use of these opportunities and contribute to the progress and prosperity of the nation through their academic abilities and civic engagement.
The ceremony concluded with special prayers for the security, stability, and prosperity of the homeland, as well as for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
