The Federal Minister for Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism & Youth Affairs, Rais Muneer Ahmed, chaired 7th meeting of Governing Body of Iqbal Academy, at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on Saturday.
The Director of Iqbal Academy Muhammad Sohail Omar briefed the Minister about the problems being faced by the academy due to shortage of funds.
He also apprised the Minister on the proposed programme being undertaken by the academy including the making of documentary on Iqbal, website redesigning, preparation of an Iqbal album, on line courses on Iqbaliat for children and adults and Kalam-e-Iqbal to be released on CD's in Persian.
The Director also informed the Minister about Roving Exhibition on Iqbal, which has been a roaring success especially in USA. The Minister appreciated the performance of Iqbal Academy Director and said that Ministry would extend full support to the Academy on the occasion. Federal Secretary of Culture Jalil Abbas was present on the occasion.