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| "Together we can achieve it." Saturday 14th April 2012, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf launched its Cultural Wing (Punjab) due to the tireless efforts of Dr. Yasmin Rashid. The concept behind this milestone move was to promote and convey the true message of the party to masses, to restore faith in their self and to motivate the general public that a forward moving Pakistan was an achievable dream. The use of Allama Iqbal’s motivational poetry through songs, skits and plays communicate the core ideology of the party. |
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The usage of Saqi Nama, Iqbal’s famous work in poetry, the philosophy discussed in that runs parallel to the theme of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s ideology; to bring new life to the ailing society! To start this cultural extravaganza in the heart of Punjab, Lahore, which has been a centre for learning in Excellence. Vibrancies of this city & province have been vividly transmitted in the Era of Data Ganj Bakhsh, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Ashfaq Ahmad, Bhagat Singh, etc who were educated and groomed in this versatile land. A unique training continued till only recently, Education was kept officially in our text and grooming was perceptively taken away. To address this, PTI proceeds’ to nurture the minds of people through promotion of Culture with projection of true moral values. This party is fortunate to have grandsons of two great colossus poets; Allama Iqbal and Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Both being a beacon of light in their era transformed the thinking mindset of the masses.
Speaking at the Inauguration ceremony Chairman Imran Khan expressed his good will with the Cultural Wing team. He advised that a purpose or goal set in life gives one the right direction to achieve. While praying, each human being emphasizes on God to show the right path, that which will give eternal glory. Poets, Play writes of this region, had a foresight, a vision which they expressed in their works. Through powerful messages in their poetry stalwarts like Allama Iqbal and Faiz Ahmad Faiz touched the pulse of this nation. What you undertake to do, you must realize what good it will fetch for the people. Education unveiled many avenues of learning; some were positive learning while others were negative. Some education brought beneficial results for human kind while some brought about misery and destruction; Penicillin saved millions of ailing people while Atom Bomb killed maimed millions of people!
Of all the fine philosophical thoughts that Iqbal gave, “Khudi” has come to be known as the pride of his philosophy. Khudi, to Iqbal, is the inseparable soul and spirit of humanity. It is this very concept which when awakened in someone, not only does it revolutionize the person but through this it provides the human society with the true essence and meaning of existence. Iqbal comprehended well that Allah had created man and blessed him with Khudi so that he is fit for the role of being His vicegerent. Allah created man to be superior thus angels were commanded to prostrate before him. This act not only honored the humanity but also portrayed the rank of human before Allah. To guard the self respect of His Creation God Commanded him to prostrate only in front of Him and no other being, that his sacred forehead should not bow down to every door step.
God gives chance to many people to correct the ills that they see around them, such was a golden chance given to our present day leaders by our Creator, to solve the problems of this country, to spread the power of learning and enlightenment, to remove poverty and to give cushioning to the jobless. Unfortunately, rulers of this land gave zero gains to the nation, while gained in millions for their own benefits, hence bringing their “Self” first! The great Allama stressed in his poetry; freedom from thyself. The rulers and their friendly opposition unfortunately did on the contrary!!
This occasion included speeches by Andalib Abbas, Waleed Iqbal and Adeel Hashmi. Heart touching performances was given by Saeein Zahoor, Soch Band etc. The core essence of this new step to enrich people was summarized beautifully by Adeel Hashmi, grandson of Faiz sb; the rural policy, Energy policy and women policy by PTI are revolutionary and thus every westerner of future will comment upon this history making as, “They were lucky that they lived in the era of Imran Khan.”
"Khudi, to Iqbal, is the inseparable soul and spirit of humanity. It is this very concept which when awakened in someone, not only does it revolutionize the person but through this it provides the human society with the true essence and meaning of existence."
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Thank you Tommy.
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