Allama Iqbal’s ‘badly’ crafted sculpture removed Top Story February 3, 2021 LAHORE: Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) removed the sculpture of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal after its pictures went viral on social media and brought criticism for the PHA. The social media users made a hue and cry on the social media over the installation of Allama Iqbal’s ‘badly’ crafted sculpture. The sculpture was installed at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park. PHA officials claimed that the sculpture was made by local gardeners from their own pockets and that was why it was not properly crafted. After the issue was highlighted on social media, PHA top management reached the spot and directed immediate removal of it and announced that it will be reinstalled after improvements. Nadia Tufail, PHA spokesperson, confirmed that the sculpture was removed and would be installed again after necessary improvements. A picture was shared on twitter by a person, showing a group of workers removing the boundary fence surrounding the sculpture. “After going viral on social media, Iqbal’s structure is being uprooted,” he wrote.