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Islamabad :Pakistan Peoples Party Workers (PPPW) President Dr. Safdar Ali Abbasi, former Member of the National Assembly Ms. Naheed Khan, Senior Vice Presidents Fayyaz Ali Khan and Advocate Amjad Baloch, Secretary General Kanwar Zahid, former Member of the Provincial Assembly Sajida Mir, Hur Bukhari, Ibrahim an, Malik Mazhar, Imad an, Malik Mazhar, Imad Ahmed, Farah Aslam, Rana Usman, Naveed Sadiq, Hashim Khan Babar and other party leaders, in their joint messag Ahmed, Farah Aslam, Rana Usman, Naveed Sadiq, Hashim Khan Babar and other party leaders, in their joint message on the birth anniversary of the great poet and philosopher Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, said that his democratic philosophy envisioned a society where people are the ultimate source of power, and the rule of law, human dignity and social justice prevail.They stated that Allama Iqbal criticized systems established in the name of democracy where wealth and capital, rather than the people, become the measures of power. In his view, true democracy is founded on equality, freedom, fraternity, justice and equal opportunities for every citizen.Iqbal’s concept of Ijtihad also highlights the importance of collective consultation, intellectual freedom and legislation in accordance with changing circumstances in Muslim society.The PPP Workers’ leaders further stated that Allama Iqbal’s message continues to provide guidance for Pakistan’s democratic future. Democracy is not merely about holding elections, it is about popular sovereignty, respect for the Constitution, parliamentary autonomy, freedom of expression, protection of minority rights, and economic and social equality. They emphasized that Iqbal’s philosophy must be practically implemented in national life to strengthen democratic institutions and address public issues.They said that the true tribute to Allama Iqbal would be to transform Pakistan into a welfare-oriented democratic state where every citizen enjoys dignity, justice and fundamental rights.
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