LAHORE: (Thursday, October 29, 2026): A seminar titled “The Impact of the Iran War on Global Security and Foreign Policy” was held at the auditorium of the Punjab University Institute of Administrative Sciences. On this occasion, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and MPA Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chachar, Director Pakistan Study Centre Professor Dr. Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi, Director Institute of Administrative Sciences Professor Dr. Kashif Rathore, Chairman Department of Political Science Professor Dr. Rana Ijaz Ahmad, faculty members and students were present. In his keynote address, Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chachar said that people should have confidence in their institutions, adding that the institutions had not disappointed the nation and had brought recognition to the country internationally. He stated that the country’s institutions had made global powers recognize their significance. Prof Dr. Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi said that Iran was the only country challenging American supremacy and was expanding its trade relations with China. He stated that the United States had its eyes on Iran’s resources and had also undertaken an adventure in Venezuela for its resources. He further remarked that if Iran had been pushed back, Israel would have reached the Balochistan border directly. He said Iran was the only obstacle to American and Israeli dominance in the region. He added that Iran and Pakistan had exposed Israel’s true face to the world. He also stated that Israel had provided extensive support to India during Marka-e-Haq. Prof Dr. Kashif Rathore said that the war involving Iran had affected Pakistan’s foreign policy. He added that Pakistan had emerged as a strong country and had contributed to stability in the region. A question-and-answer session was held at the end of the ceremony.