The Department of International Relations, Lahore College for Women University , Lahore, organized a National Seminar titled “Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan” at Iqra Auditorium, LCWU Lahore.

The seminar featured Prof. Dr. Sajid Mahmood Shahzad, Vice-Chancellor of Minhaj University Lahore and retired Pakistan Navy officer, as the Guest Speaker. Prof. Dr. Uzma Quraishi, Vice-Chancellor of LCWU, served as the Patron-in-Chief while Prof. Dr. Shabnam Gul, Chairperson of the Department of International Relations, served as the Organizer.

The seminar addressed Pakistan’s counter-terrorism experience, emerging security threats, maritime affairs, and blue economy, with emphasis on regional security, CPEC, youth engagement, and sustainable development.