At 18,650 words, it remains the longest in history. Yet, it wasn’t just its length that made it memorable. Singh’s use of Urdu poet Allama Iqbal’s verses struck a chord: “Yunan-o-Misr-o-Roma sab mit ...
legendary poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal (he gave the country the patriotic song Sare Jahan Se Achcha) congratulated it. In his letter from Lahore, Iqbal wrote: "I welcome the inauguration of the ...
He said that Allama Iqbal not only envisioned the creation of Pakistan but also, through his poetry, instilled a renewed spirit among the youth, dispelling despair and encouraging optimism.