Nation observes birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal todayThe 146th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observed with national fervor on Thursday. The Philosopher poet known as Poet of the East, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9,1877. Radio Pakistan and TV channels are presenting special programmes in connection with Iqbal Day to highlight poetry and thoughts of Allama Iqbal. A smartly turned contingent of Pakistan Navy assumed the responsibility of guards at the mausoleum. Station Commander Lahore of Pakistan Navy Commodore Sajid Hussain was chief guest on this occasion.
