Islamabad: (Parliament Times) National Conference on ‘The Inclusiveness of Iqbal’s Philosophy and its Potential for
Personal and Social Change” has been organized by Bahria University at Islamabad Campus. Objective of
the event was to pay tribute and inculcate the philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in young
generation. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) who is
also Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Board of Governors Bahria University graced the occasion as Chief
Guest.
2 day event included key note speeches, panel discussions and research paper presentations related to
Iqbal and his wisdom. Bahria University is promoting intellectual thoughts and visionary message
of national heroes and scholars through academic and literary pursuits. Eminent Speakers
included Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Mr. Iftikhar Arif and Dr. Shahid Siddiqui who also shared their
intellectual thoughts on the subject. Conference actively explored Iqbal’s philosophical and practical guidance
through academic exercise and probed ways for its implementation in different domains of an Islamic state.
Chief Guest of the ceremony, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M) in his remarks emphasized that
‘two aspects of Allama Iqbal’s thought are very important, firstly Iqbal’s philosophy is based on Quranic
teachings which is affirmed by many scholars and secondly Iqbal’s inclusiveness.’ He added that our
young students should take the message of Iqbal and be motivated to implement in their personal lives.
Bahria University has established ‘Iqbal Chair’, a body which specifically focuses on objectives for
implementing teachings of Iqbal amongst university students in an organized manner. Earlier in his
welcome address, Rector Bahria University Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat HI (M) thanked worthy guests
and speakers for their presence. Rector BU eloquently expressed that based on the philosophy of Iqbal,
Bahria University aspires to provide all the opportunities to our youth for exploring beyond horizon, see
beyond the apparent, and create opportunities.
Speakers also shared poetry of Allama Iqbal with the students and emphasized on Iqbal's concept of self-
awareness, self-empowerment, self-discovery, knowledge and research. Students were very motivated
by the poetry
Large number of students and faculty and guest scholars participated in conference with enthusiasm
and showed their love and respect towards the great leader and poet.
