LAHORE, NOV 9 /DNA/ – A Change of Guard Ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal as the nation celebrated the 149th birth anniversary of Mufakkir-e-Pakistan, the visionary behind the ideology of an independent Muslim state in the subcontinent.
A smartly attired contingent of Pakistan Navy took over guard duties from Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). Pakistan Navy StaÂtion Commander at Lahore, ComÂmodore Misbah Ul Amin graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Pakistan Navy StaÂtion Commander laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum on behalf of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf as well as Officers, Sailors and Civilians of Pakistan Navy and offered Fateha. The Chief Guest also recorded his remarks in the visitor’s book, paying rich tribute to the great poet and philosopher.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, members of the media and a large number of the general public.
