Pakistan Navy takes over Iqbal’s tomb guard duty

Pakistan Navy takes over Iqbal’s tomb guard duty

A dignified change of guards ceremony took place at the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore, with Pakistan Navy personnel formally assuming ceremonial guard duties at the national poet’s final resting place.

Pakistan Navy Station Commander Lahore Commodore Misbah-ul-Amin attended the ceremony as the chief guest. He laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered Fateha, paying tribute to the poet whose philosophy and vision played a significant role in shaping the idea of Pakistan.

Following the wreath-laying ceremony, Commodore Misbah-ul-Amin inspected the smartly turned-out contingents of the Pakistan Rangers and Pakistan Navy participating in the event. The naval contingent then took over the honourary guard duties, marking the formal transition of responsibility at the historic mausoleum.

The ceremony reflected the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to honouring the country’s national heroes and preserving the traditions associated with important national landmarks. The change of guards also highlighted the armed forces’ role in paying tribute to personalities who made lasting contributions to Pakistan’s history and identity.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal also visited the mausoleum, where he offered Fateha and paid his respects to Allama Iqbal. The ceremony brought together representatives of the armed forces and government to honour the legacy of the poet-philosopher.