Date: 14 October, 2026
Collaboration: Islamic International University Islamabad
Speakers:
- Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Chairman Sanober Institute and former foreign secretary of Pakistan
- Dr. Sajid Tarar, a prominent Pakistani-American businessman and lawyer
- Dr. Qamar Cheema, Executive Director of Sanober Institute
- Dr. Manzoor Afridi, Dean IIUI
- Dr. Munawar Hussain of QAU
- Dr Aamna Masood
- Dr. Adam Saud of Bahria University
- Dr Qandil Abbas from Quaid e Azam University
- Mr Shaharyar Khan from National Dialogue Forum
International Islamic University of Islamabad (IIUI) and Sanober Institute jointly held a roundtable on 14 October 2026 at the Faisal Masjid campus of IIUI. The participants discussed the subject of Makkah Agreement and the opportunities it provides to Pakistan.
The participants included Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Chairman Sanober Institute and former foreign secretary of Pakistan, Dr. Sajid Tarar, a prominent Pakistani-American businessman and lawyer, Dr. Qamar Cheema, Executive Director of Sanober Institute, Dr. Manzoor Afridi, Dean IIUI, Dr. Munawar Hussain of QAU, Dr Aamna Masood, and Dr. Adam Saud of Bahria University , Dr Qandil Abbas from Quaid e Azam University and Mr Shaharyar Khan from National Dialogue Forum .
The participants described the Makkah Agreement as a watershed event as it can provide the basis for a new security architecture for the region. Based on the principle of collective security, the Makkah Agreement provides an opportunity to rearrange international relations in the region and beyond predicated on mutual respect for each other sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pakistan is now widely seen as a peacemaker and net stability provider for the region.
The Agreement will also strengthen Pakistan’s multifaceted relations with other countries of the region. The students of IIUI took keen interest in the discussions and interacted with the speakers. The IIUI and SI have been collaborating such events for raising awareness and understanding on issues of strategic significance for Pakistan. Dr. Maryam of IIUI helped with the organization of the event.
