LAHORE : On the occasion of the 147th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal, the Director, Iqbal Academy Pakistan, Dr Abdul Rauf Rafiqui met with Iqbal’s family, at the residence of Iqbal's son, Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, Allama Iqbal's daughter-in-law Justice (r) Nasira Iqbal, grandson Muneeb Iqbal and Senator Waleed Iqbal.
According to a press release, the Iqbal family welcomed Dr Abdul Rauf Rafiqui and congratulated him on his appointment as the Director, Iqbal Academy Pakistan and hosted a dinner for him.
During the meeting, the issues of understanding of Iqbal and knowledge about Iqbal were discussed. Especially, the action plan to promote Iqbal thought in the young generation through educational institutions was discussed.
Dr Abdul Rauf Rafiqui appreciated the efforts of the Iqbal’s family for promoting the message of Iqbal.
Dr Abdul Rauf Rafiqui expressed his respect for the poet of east and said that the teachings of the thinker of Pakistan are a torch for us.