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Pakistan Women Forum Qatar (PWFQ) in collaboration with Pakistan Association Qatar (PAQ) organised an event in memory of great Urdu and Persian poet and eminent philosopher Dr Allama Mohammad Iqbal also known as ‘Poet of the East’, at Sapphire Plaza Hotel recently.
Justice (retired) Nasira Iqbal, daughter-in-law and a prominent law expert was the chief guest at the event. Defense Attaché at the Pakistan Embassy Commodore Irfan Mohammad Taj presided over the function attended by a large number of community members including women and children.
The proceedings started with the customary recitation of the verses from the Holy Quran by Anfal Akram. PAQ Chairman Syed Fahimuddin hosted the programme.
In a question-answer session with Fahimuddin, who is a noted writer and poet, Nasira spoke in detail about her family and imprints of Allama Iqbal’s philosophy on her life. She also recited Allama’s select poems and explained the immortal lessons contained in them. She noted that women are backbone of any society and have a great role in making the nation prosperous.
Chairperson PWFQ Shahida Atiq Khan said the purpose of the event was to pay tributes to Dr Allama Mohammad Iqbal and pass on his concept of khudi to the youngsters. She thanked PWFQ team members Ayesha, Shabana, Rabia and PAQ members for helping to organise such a great event.
PAQ Youth Wing President Areeba Tajammul spoke on the life of Dr Allama Iqbal. Nemra highlighted the role of women in the history of Pakistan.
A well-known artist Shehla Khalid presented a portrait of Justice (retired) Nasira Iqbal to her.
Children presented a tabloid on Iqbal’s poem Pahad Aur Gulehri prepared by PWFQ’s General Secretory Ayesha Wadood.
PWFQ presented a shield to Nasira Iqbal while Commodore Irfan Taj presented a life time achievement award to former judge Nasira Iqbal on behalf of PAQ.
Nasira presented mementoes to Commodore Irfan Taj, Ch Mohammad Ajmal, Abdul Qahar, Areeba Tajammul and other participants.
A well-known local singer Jamshaid Bajwa recited Allama Iqbal’s famous poem Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua much to the excitement of the audience.
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08/05/2019
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