Jeddah  Waqt  TV
The Pakistan Studies Forum in collaboration with Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust (Ideology of Pakistan) organised an informative event in the memory of Allama Iqbal here on the premises of Pakistani International School, Aziziah (PISJ-Aziziah) Jeddah the other day.
The objective of the event was to raise awareness among the student body about the significance of their country's founding ideology.
Speaking on the occasion, Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust President Safiya Ishaq emphasized the importance of teaching Pakistan's ideology to the youth to let them know and understand the importance of Pakistan's history including its foundation and separation from India as a Muslim country. "The event aims at remembering the founding ideology of Pakistan, its importance and the message of Iqbal to the nation, especially the youth and the value of Pakistan's stability. Pakistan's ideology was shaped by Allama Iqbal, it was his dream which was fulfilled by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah," Safiya detailed.
She elaborated on, "It is our duty to protect the ideology of Pakistan and work for its progress and actualization."
On the occasion, she thanked PISJ-Aziziah Vice-Principal Farhat Naeem and organising teacher Bint-ul-Hasan for providing the platform wherein students obtained a better understanding of their country's history and founding philosophy. Tasneem Zaman, head of English Department at the school presented a paper entitled "Reflections on our Ideology," explaining how the country's ideology is rooted in Islam. "Why do we need this ideology? The answer is that our existence, our survival as a people and as a nation depends on it," she explained.
Pakistani Consul General's spouse Afsha Aftab Khokhar, Vice Consul General's wife Imrana Siddiqui and social worker Rifat Pun were guests of honour on the occasion. Addressing the event, Mrs Khokhar praised the efforts of Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust, its objectives and mission. She urged young Pakistanis to concentrate on their education, which she said is tremendously valuable for the nation and its progress. "If the students grasp the true meaning of Pakistan's ideology, they would be better equipped to appreciate the importance of our nation," she said. Farhat Naeem also emphasised the importance of the youth's appreciation of the founding fathers' vision in the context of the country's stability.
Students of PISJ-Aziziah participated in speeches on Youm-e-Takbir. The debate competition was judged by Rubila Rathore, principal of Al-Biladi International School; Rubina Akbar, principal of Badr International School; and Nighat Nadeem, president of Pakistani Ladies Club. Dramatic presentations and national songs were also featured in the programme.