US diplomat eulogises Iqbal's visionary role
United States Consul General to Lahore Stetson Sanders visited the mausoleum of Poet of the East Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal and laid a wreath on Monday after assuming charge.
The diplomat observed silence for a minute at the mausoleum.
Recording his impression in the Visitor's Book, Sanders paid rich tribute to Allama Iqbal for his visionary leadership as a philosopher, poet and politician.
He wrote that Dr Iqbal's vision was central to the renaissance of the Muslims in the subcontinent.
"Iqbal's poetry was a beacon for generations to come," he added.
A contingent of the Pakistan Rangers escorted the guest to the mausoleum.
Later, the US consul general visited the Badshahi Mosque. He was welcomed by the Khateeb, Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, and shown round the mosque.
Sanders showed keen interest in the architecture of the imperial mosque and praised the architectural heritage and artwork. He was also briefed about the history of the mosque.
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