The 82nd death anniversary of poet-philosopher Dr .Allama Muhammad Iqbal was observed on Tuesday to acknowledge his struggle and services for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent.

Radio Pakistan broadcast special programs on this occasion to pay special tribute to the national poet for his vision.

Born on November 9, 1877 in Sialkot Dr. Iqbal was a great representative of the Subcontinent and one of the main exponents of the Pakistan Movement.

Allama Iqbal died on this day in 1938.

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