Peshawar NUML Peshawar Hosts Talk on “Pak-India Conflict 2025: Lessons Learnt & Challenges Ahead” (slug) Pakistan’s historical victory healed 1971 war wounds: Experts
Peshawar. National Unive?rsity of Modern Languages (NUML), Peshawar Campus, organized a thought-provoking talk titled “Pak-India Conflict 2025: Lessons Learnt & Challenges Ahead.” The event addressed the strategic, political, and economic implications of the recent conflict, reflecting on its significance in the broader context of Pakistan’s war history.The session was attended by students and faculty of NUML, as well as students from the Department of International Relations and Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, University of Peshawar. Professor Dr. QiblaAyaz, a distinguished academician and member of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a series of insightful speeches from esteemed scholars, journalists, and defense analysts.
Dr. Abdul Rehman, Associate Professor at Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, emphasized how the conflict revived Iqbal’s concept of Shaheen. Dr. QadirBaloch, former Vice Chancellor of Mir Chakar Khan University, Sibi, and former Minister for Education and Tourism, stated that the victory in the 2025 conflict helped redeem the nation from the shadow of the 1971 war. Professor Dr. Syed HussainShaheedSoherwordi, Chairman, Department of Regional Studies, University of Peshawar, highlighted the growing confidence of the Muslim Ummah and analyzed the technological gap between Eastern and Western military arsenals.A journalist and analyst on Pak-Afghan affairs MrZahir Shah Shirazicriticized the Indian media’s role in shaping public perception and emphasized the power of narrative in modern warfare. Dr. RazaRehmanQazi noted that the conflict challenged India’s perceived regional hegemony. Renowned journalist Dr. Yousaf Ali spoke on the resilience of Pakistan, debunking myths about the country’s fragility. Mr. Mohmand Shams, author of Musalsal Jung, asserted that Pakistan is not merely a geographical entity but a national responsibility. He questioned why terrorism has persisted for 25 years when the country could defeat a regional power within days.Mr. Lehaz Ali of Agency France-Press and Mashriq TV discussed the “War of Narrative in Modern Warfare,” stressing the need for truthful narratives, political strategy over military action, and strengthening general media.Prof. Zilakat Khan, former Chairman of the Economics Department at the University of Peshawar, addressed the economic costs borne by both countries during the conflict. He advocated for regional trade over reliance on foreign aid.In his concluding remarks, Chief Guest Dr. QiblaAyaz referred to Surah Al-Fil, drawing a spiritual parallel to the recent events, and stated that the war helped heal the longstanding wounds of 1971.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Regional Director Brig Dr. Saif Ur Rehman Malik TI (M), who also presented shields to the distinguished speakers. This pioneering event set a precedent for academic dialogue on regional security and economic affairs in the region.
