The Department of International Relations, Lahore College for Women University successfully organized a guest lecture titled “Pakistan’s Bargaining Power between Competing Centers of Influence” under the supervision Prof. Dr. Shabnam Gul, Chairperson, Department of International Relations, LCWU.

The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Rabia Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lahore. She shared valuable insights into Pakistan’s foreign policy choices and strategic positioning in an evolving multipolar world. The session provided an enriching academic experience for students and faculty members.

Prof. Dr. Rabia Akhtar also served as the External Evaluator for the MS students’ viva voce examinations, sharing her valuable academic expertise.

The Department expresses its sincere gratitude to the Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Uzma Quraishi, for appreciating the lecture and acknowledging its academic significance.

The Department of International Relations remains committed to promoting academic excellence through scholarly engagement, expert lectures, and meaningful academic collaboration.