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Tomb of Allama Iqbal. PHOTO: APP
ISLAMABAD:
The Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture of the National Assembly unanimously passed two key laws and at the same time directed the authorities to accelerate preparations to commemorate the upcoming 150th birthday of Allama Iqbal through multimedia projects and youth participation initiatives.
In its fifth meeting held in Parliament on Tuesday, the panel gave green light to the Iqbal Academy (Amendment) Act, 2025 and the National Fund for Cultural Heritage (Amendment) Act, 2025, marking significant legislative progress for cultural preservation efforts.
The committee, chaired by Nosheen Iftikhar, directed the Iqbal Academy Pakistan to expand its ongoing documentation project by reaching out to the third generation of descendants of Allama Iqbal to gather additional material for a commemorative book ahead of the 150th birth anniversary of the poet-philosopher.
The academy has already recorded interviews with Iqbal’s son and daughter, which are currently being compiled for publication.
In an effort to attract a younger audience, the committee recommended that the Academy produce and televise a documentary or film about Iqbal’s life and work.
