Lahore, Pakistan - The Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Cultural Center Pakistan and the Faculty of Oriental Learning, University of the Punjab, Lahore, jointly organized a two-day international conference on the similarities between the philosophical and poetic works of Allama Iqbal and Turkish national poet Muhammad Akif Ersoy.

The conference, presided over by Vice Chancellor University of the Punjab Lahore, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, highlighted the vision and similarities of the two great poets. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Ali emphasized the importance of discipline and merit in achieving academic excellence, while also stressing the potential of Pakistan-Turkey alliance in the current global scenario. He added that he is committed to improving the ranking and quality of Punjab University to meet international academic standards.

The Consul General of Turkey in Lahore, His Excellency Durmus Bostag, inaugurated an exhibition of pictures showcasing the glorious moments of Turkish history. He emphasized the significance of promoting the teachings of Allama Iqbal and Akif Ersoy, highlighting the importance of the alliance between Turkey and Pakistan as two pillars of the Muslim Ummah.

Director of Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Cultural Center Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Halil Toker, shed light on the philosophical and poetic similarities between the two great poets, emphasizing the respect for Allama Iqbal's philosophy in Turkey. Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, likened Allama Iqbal and Akif Ersoy to "two eyes of the Muslims of the world."

Prof. Dr. Saadat Saeed delivered the keynote speech, while other esteemed scholars, including Prof. Dr. Baseera Ambreen, Mr. Muneeb Iqbal,Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nasir, Prof. Dr. Zahid Aziz, Dr. Amir Ali, Mr. Eren, Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Dr. Sajid Siddique Nizami, Dr. Beenish Mushtaq, Dr. Aneela Saleem, Mrs. Sonia Saleem, and Dr. Zaheer Abbass, presented their research papers during the conference.

The conference served as a platform for intellectual discourse, fostering a deeper understanding of the shared values and ideals between Pakistan and Turkey.