The University of Management and Technology (UMT) hosted a high-level seminar examining the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, and their far-reaching implications for Pakistan and the broader Middle East. Organized by the Department of Political Science and International Relations, the event brought together leading defense analysts, diplomats, scholars, and students to assess emerging geopolitical realities.
The seminar featured prominent figures including UMT Chairman and President Ibrahim Hasan Murad, former Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, Air Commodore (R) Khalid Chishti, analyst Orya Maqbool Jan, religious scholar Asif Hameed Israar, Chief Advisor UMT Lt Gen (R) Javed Hassan, and academic Dr. Usman Askari.
Addressing the audience, Ibrahim Hasan Murad underscored Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and de-escalation amid rising global tensions. He noted that the formation of new alliances in the Middle East could trigger significant geopolitical shifts, urging greater unity among Muslim nations in the face of growing divisions.
Air Commodore (R) Khalid Chishti highlighted the evolving regional security environment, warning that Pakistan may confront complex challenges linked to economic stability, energy security, trade routes, and maritime interests. He stressed the need for a comprehensive and forward-looking national strategy to navigate these pressures.
Orya Maqbool Jan observed that Arab nations are likely to adopt strategic measures to safeguard their economies and diplomatic influence as global dynamics continue to shift. Meanwhile, former Ambassador Jauhar Saleem pointed to the long-standing tensions between Israel and Iran, noting that efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions remain a central factor driving instability, with potential repercussions for the global economy.
Religious scholar Asif Hameed Israar called for unity, wisdom, and resilience across the Muslim world to effectively respond to emerging challenges in an increasingly polarized international landscape.
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The seminar concluded with a souvenir distribution ceremony, where Ibrahim Hasan Murad honored the distinguished speakers for their contributions to the discussion.
