UET Lahore Vice Chancellor Discusses Legacy of Liaquat Ali Khan at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Event

Lahore: A special ceremony at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex in Lahore was held to honor the legacy of Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first Prime Minister, under the auspices of the National Heritage and Culture Division. Professor Dr. Shahid Munir, Vice Chancellor of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, was the chief guest.

According to University of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Shahid Munir spoke about Liaquat Ali Khan's pivotal role in the Pakistan Movement and his association with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He emphasized Khan's influence on parliamentary traditions and constitutional governance, noting his experience in legislative institutions and his contributions to the nation's constitutional development post-independence.

The Vice Chancellor underscored the significance of the Objectives Resolution, introduced by Liaquat Ali Khan in 1949, and stressed the importance of understanding the contributions of founding leaders for the benefit of younger generations. A photographic exhibition was also inaugurated to highlight Liaquat Ali Khan's life and political efforts, aiming to educate the youth about Pakistan's formative history.

The event, led by senior journalist Salman Ghani, included participation from Dr. Almas Khanum of Government College University Lahore, and was hosted by Anjum Waheed. The ceremony began with a Quranic recitation and included a presentation of Allama Iqbal's poetry, reinforcing the importance of preserving Pakistan's national history and educating young people about its foundational leaders.

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