LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali has announced a series of year-long celebrations to honor the 150th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the Allama Iqbal Campus to observe Iqbal Day. The event was attended by various university officials, including senior journalist Salman Ghani, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Mahmood Saleem, and others.

According to University of the Punjab, the celebrations aim to pay tribute to Iqbal's contributions to philosophy, literature, education, and the Pakistan Movement. Dr. Muhammad Ali highlighted Iqbal's longstanding association with the university as a student, teacher, and scholar. He emphasized the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and capabilities to guide society in line with Iqbal's vision. The Vice Chancellor also stressed the role of character building in universities and reiterated the institution's commitment to becoming a center for Pakistan's national identity and intellectual growth. The ceremony also featured a performance by Punjab University's Music Society and a visit to the Iqbal Gallery at the College of Pharmacy.