Iqbal

American

[ik-bahl] / ɪkˈbɑl /

noun

Muhammad, 1873–1938, Pakistani poet.

Iqbal British

/ ˈɪkbal /

noun

Sir Muhammad (mʊˈhæməd). 1875–1938, Indian Muslim poet, philosopher, and political leader, who advocated the establishment of separate nations for Indian Hindus and Muslims and is generally regarded as the originator of Pakistan

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Iqbal Hossain Saikot, a government employee who travelled from afar to attend the prayers, said Hadi was killed because he staunchly opposed India.

From Barron's

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, said Ozzy will always be "a proud and much missed son of Birmingham".

From BBC

Adnan Hussain and Iqbal Mohamed quit within a week of each other, citing internal tensions.

From BBC

Iqbal Mohamed said last week he had decided to leave Your Party, citing "false allegations and smears against me and others".

From Barron's

In a statement on social media, Iqbal Mohamed did not say why he was leaving but made reference to "false allegations and smears made against me".

From BBC

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