LAHORE: (Tuesday, February 14, 2023): President University of Religions, Iran Syed Abolhassan Navab has said that Pakistan is proud of the world of Islam, which has the thought of Allama Iqbal that is more powerful than the atomic bomb. He was addressing a seminar at Al-Raazi Hall organized by Punjab University Department of Persian on Tuesday. On this occasion, PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Akhtar, Acting Vice-Chancellor Allam Iqbal Open University Prof Dr Nasir Mahmood, from different universities of Iran including Dr Muhammad Najaf Lakzai, Ustad Abdolhadi Masoodi, Hossein Ahmadi and Ebrahim Amini, former PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning Prof Dr Moinuddin Nizami, Chairman of Persian Department Prof Dr Muhammad Nasir, heads of departments, faculty members and a large number of students were present. In his address, Syed Abolhassan Navab said that the main goal of the Islamic revolution is self-reliance, which was best conceived by Allama Iqbal. He said that terror, fear and extremism are not part of Islamic teachings. He said that Allama Iqbal and Imam Khomeini have the same view on self-confidence. He said that the presence of Allama Iqbal in Pakistan is a matter of pride for the people of the region. He said that we breathe with the name of Pakistan. He said that he raised the slogan of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in front of ten thousand people in Skardu and that the country which came into being in the name of Islam has to remain forever. He said that we respect all religions and our message in this regard is very clear. He has said that he can never forget the love and hospitality of Pakistanis. Prof Niaz Ahmad said that the exchange program of teachers and student delegations is necessary to further strengthen the ties between the two countries. He said that the aim of universities is to provide the best guidance to their students for which higher education institutions have to work together. He said that Pakistan and Iran have always supported each other at the international level. He said that Pakistan first supported the Islamic revolution in Iran. He said that the stance of both countries on Israel is very clear until the independence of Palestine. Dr Nasir Mehmood said that to strengthen the ties between the two countries, the youth have to play a role, for which there is no better way than education and research. He said that establishment of Iqbal Chair and Departments to promote Urdu language in Iranian universities is commendable. Dr Muhammad Saleem Mazhar said that universities have a fundamental role in building relations with neighboring countries. He said that studying in each other's universities reduces the communication gap. He said that Pakistan has a unique position in the world of Islam which is moving forward. Moinuddin Nizami said that our heroes, knowledge, history, literature, culture, customs are common and more steps should be taken to promote them. The participants of the Iranian delegation declared themselves as lovers of Pakistan and Pakistan as the purest country in the world. Later, souvenirs were presented to the distinguished guests.