{"id":49887,"date":"2025-07-28T17:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=49887"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:59:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:59:43","slug":"recep-tayyip-erdogan-tiger-of-islamic-world-book-authored-by-dr-furqan-hameed-launched-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/recep-tayyip-erdogan-tiger-of-islamic-world-book-authored-by-dr-furqan-hameed-launched-in-islamabad\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRecep Tayyip Erdogan, Tiger of Islamic World\u2019 Book authored by Dr. Furqan Hameed Launched in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Islamabad : Staff Reporter + Pictures Raja Ghulam Farid\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a visionary leader of the Muslim world, praising his unwavering commitment to global Muslim causes and the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye.<\/div>\n
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Speaking at the launch ceremony of the book \u201cRecep Tayyip Erdogan, Tiger of Islamic World\u2019 authored by Dr. Furqan Hameed, Minister Tarar paid tribute to President Erdogan\u2019s political journey\u2014from his transformative tenure as Mayor of Istanbul to his leadership of the Justice and Development Party (AKP).<\/div>\n
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Ambassador of Turkiye Dr Irfan Neziroglu, \u00a0ambassadors from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Rwanda, prominent journalists, and leading personalities from various walks of life.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The launching event was organized at National Language Promotion Department in collaboration with Institute of Peace and Diplomcy. Director General NLPD Dr Saleem Mazhar and Chairperson of IPDS Dr Farhat Asif were also present.<\/div>\n
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Minister Information in his address, described Erdogan as a \u201cpeople\u2019s leader and an effective administrator,\u201d whose governance continues to inspire admiration across the Muslim Ummah. The Minister praised President Erdogan\u2019s grassroots leadership and his transformative tenure as Mayor of Istanbul. He highlighted T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s historic bond with Pakistan and Erdogan\u2019s humanitarian efforts\u2014especially during crises.<\/div>\n
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Highlighting the flourishing Pak-Turk friendship, Tarar cited landmark collaborative projects such as the Lahore Metro Bus and the city\u2019s waste management initiative, developed during Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab. He emphasized that bilateral ties between the two nations are built upon a history of mutual support and shared humanitarian values, dating back to the Khilafat Movement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tarar noted the emotional bond between the citizens of both countries, recalling how Turkish people celebrated Pakistan\u2019s recent victory over India in the streets of Istanbul and Ankara. \u201cFrom natural disasters to moments of national pride, our people have stood together, united in empathy and joy,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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The Minister praised Erdogan\u2019s strong voice on global Muslim issues\u2014especially his outspoken advocacy for Palestine on platforms such as the United Nations, the D-8 Summit, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He saluted Erdogan\u2019s powerful advocacy for Gaza across international platforms, calling him a global leader whose actions reflect deep moral commitment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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He condemned the ongoing humanitarian blockade in Gaza, labeling it a \u201ccatastrophic violation of basic human rights,\u201d and lauded T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s swift response to refugee crises under Erdogan\u2019s direction.<\/div>\n
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Tarar also recognized Pakistan\u2019s own efforts in providing humanitarian aid and educational opportunities for Palestinian students, reiterating the nation\u2019s commitment to justice and solidarity. \u201cPakistan will continue to stand by Palestine through aid, advocacy, and prayer,\u201d he affirmed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Describing the Pak-Turk relationship as \u201cunbreakable,\u201d Tarar underscored its ideological foundation built on compassion, resilience, and mutual respect. He called President Erdogan the \u201ctiger of the world\u201d\u2014a title earned through decades of dedicated leadership and global outreach\u2014and praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s vocal support for Palestine at international forums.<\/div>\n
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Concluding his remarks, the Minister congratulated Dr. Furqan Hameed for his timely and heartfelt tribute to President Erdogan, reaffirming that Pakistan remains a peace-loving nation committed to regional integrity and international harmony.<\/div>\n
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Aothor of the book, senior journalist and head of TRT Urdu Service, Dr. Furqan Hameed, lauded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as an extraordinary statesman whose leadership has left an indelible mark not only on T\u00fcrkiye but across the Muslim world.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dr. Furqan Hameed<\/strong> described President Erdogan\u2019s political journey as one rooted in public service, welfare-driven governance, and an unwavering commitment to democratic values. \u201cHis struggle and vision are not merely chapters in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s history,\u201d he said, \u201cbut a source of inspiration for the entire Muslim Ummah.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Highlighting T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s achievements under Erdogan\u2019s leadership, Dr. Hameed cited landmark progress in defense self-sufficiency, economic resilience, and democratic consolidation.<\/div>\n
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He emphasized that Erdogan\u2019s influence transcends national borders, positioning him as a guiding force for Muslims globally.<\/div>\n
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The author also underscored the deep spiritual and historical ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, noting that President Erdogan has cultivated a profound bond with both Pakistan\u2019s leadership and its people. \u201cHis frequent references to Allama Iqbal\u2019s poetry reflect a heartfelt admiration and enduring affection for Pakistan,\u201d Dr. Hameed remarked.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dr. Mazhar Saleem, Executive Director NLPD<\/strong>, emphasized the cultural relevance of publishing works in national languages that reflect contemporary global leadership. He noted that Urdu-language content like Dr. Hameed\u2019s book plays an important role in shaping public discourse and enhancing cross-national understanding.<\/div>\n
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Dr. Farhat Asif, President of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies,<\/strong> highlighted the significance of the trilateral partnership fostered through the Turkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Friendship Forum and emphasized the importance of people-to-people diplomacy.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis book launch is more than a literary event\u2014it is a tribute to a leader who represents dignity, strategic independence, and courage in a rapidly shifting global order,\u201d said Dr. Asif. \u201cThrough this work, Dr. Furqan Hameed offers a window into the strength of cultural diplomacy and the emotional bond between the people of Pakistan and Turkiye.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The ceremony concluded with a note of appreciation for Dr. Hameed\u2019s work in strengthening the Pakistan-Turkiye relationship through media, translation, and diplomacy, with many guests calling the book a timely and necessary contribution to contemporary political literature.<\/div>\n
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The ceremony served as a celebration of Pak-Turk friendship and a recognition of President Erdogan\u2019s role as a unifying figure in the Muslim world.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Islamabad : Staff Reporter + Pictures Raja Ghulam Farid\u00a0 Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a visionary leader of the Muslim world, praising his unwavering commitment to global Muslim causes and the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye. Speaking at the launch ceremony of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[1773,1217,1479,7360,1392,4621,58,7257,7361,2589,2227],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49887"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49887"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49887\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49896,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49887\/revisions\/49896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}