The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Studies (CAS) commemorated Allama Iqbal Day at the Main Campus auditorium on Friday, 6th November 2026. The event served as an intellectual tribute to the visionary thinker and national poet of Pakistan, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, centered on his transformative philosophy of Khudi (self-discovery) and progressive intellectual leadership.
عقابی روح جب بیدار ہوتی ہے جوانوں میں
نظر آتی ہے اس کو اپنی منزل آسمانوں میں
Dual Session Structure & Active Student Engagement
Organized in dedicated shifts—the Boys’ Session (08:00 AM – 09:00 AM) and the Girls’ Session (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)—the commemoration drew enthusiastic participation from students across Intermediate (FSc, ICS, I.Com) and Undergraduate disciplines (BS Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Pearson HND).
Key Performance Highlights
- Kalam-e-Iqbal Recitations: Students recited select poetry from Bang-e-Dra, Bal-e-Jibril, and Payam-e-Mashriq, demonstrating eloquent articulation and deep linguistic reverence.
- Bait Baazi Competitions: Energetic literary sparring sessions between student houses highlighted quick recall and an impressive command of Iqbal’s poetic corpus.
- Keynote Speeches & Thematic Presentations: Student speakers delivered research-driven talks comparing Iqbal's emphasis on scientific inquiry and self-actualization with modern challenges in technology, higher education, and global leadership.
- Dramatic Monologues: Creative theatrical segments dramatized key philosophical encounters between the youth and their aspirational mentors, illustrating the importance of moral integrity and ambition.
Institutional Reflections & Concluding Remarks
Speaking at the conclusion of both sessions, campus leadership commended the students for their preparation and expressive depth. Faculty mentors highlighted that celebrating Iqbal at CAS is not merely a ceremonial gesture, but an institutional pledge to cultivate analytical rigor, ethical groundedness, and leadership qualities aligned with the college motto, "Learn. Develop. Grow."
The event concluded with collective tributes, prayer for national prosperity, and the distribution of certificates among standout performers.
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