In commemoration of Allama Iqbal's 146th Birth Anniversary, Balochistan Think Tank Network (BTTN), Quetta arranged an essay competition on the topic "Iqbal's Concept of Individuals' Significance in Nation Building" for all the private and public sector universities of Pakistan on 14 November 2023.
The event began with the National Anthem followed by the recitation of the Holy Quran. Brig Agha Ahmad Gul delivered the welcome remarks in which he congratulated the winners for their effort and subsequent achievement. He noted that the individuals' contribution in the fate of nations was the anchor which this competition was based on. Dr. Abdul Rauf Rafiqui, Director Iqbal Academy stressed that Iqbal's thoughts are still relevant till this day and that his concept of "Khudi" transcends far-beyond individualism and is more focused on self-actualization.