A Pakistan Navy contingent assumed guard duties at the mazar of Allama Iqbal at an impressive ceremony held here this morning to commemorate the birth anniversary of great philosopher and poet of the East. Commander Lahore Corps Lieutenant General Sadiq Ali laid floral wreath at the mazar and offered Fateha. Thereafter, the Corps Commander recorded his impressions on the visitors book and paid glowing tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s visionary thoughts for muslims of sub-continent that led to Pak movement and creation of an Independent homeland.
Earlier, the ceremony started when the Pakistan Navy contingent formed up outside the mazar. The contingent of Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) which performs guard duties at the mazar of Allama Iqbal round the year, also took position alongside, soon after, both the outgoing and incoming guard were inspected by Station Commander Navy, Commodore Sajid Mehmood Shahzad.
Later, Director General Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) Major General Umar Farooq Barki and Garrison Commander Lahore, Major General Tariq Aman also visited the mazar and offered Fateha.
Both the ceremonies were witnessed by a large number of senior civil officials, school children and general public which thronged the mazar to pay homage to the great philosopher and poet of the East on the eve of his birth anniversary.
