Highlighting the strategic evolution of the bilateral partnership, the Government College University (GCU) Lahore hosted a seminar on Tuesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. Addressing the event, the newly appointed Chinese Consul General in Lahore, Sun Yan, characterized the bond as an "all-weather" alliance, specifically lauding Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts in facilitating a ceasefire and mediating peace in the Middle East.

Consul General Sun Yan provided a progress report on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting that the flagship project generated 2.5 million jobs, and completed 600 kilometers of road infrastructure. He also cited the addition of 8,000 MW of electricity and 900 kilometers of transmission lines to the national grid. Recalling historical solidarity, the Consul General stated that the Chinese people remain grateful for Pakistan’s 2008 gesture of donating its entire national strategic reserve of 22,260 tents during the Sichuan earthquake.

In a significant academic development, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry announced that GCU will launch two new research projects on Pakistan-China relations, funded entirely through the university's internal resources. He emphasized that the collaboration now encompasses critical sectors including defense, agriculture, and high-level education, building on civilizational links dating back 2,000 years.

To further support academic exchange, the Consul General announced the continuation of the Chinese Consul General Scholarship Program at GCU for the current year. The seminar, which coincided with the death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, also featured discussions by Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan on the strategic significance of the Jiwani region within a shifting global order.

Talking about the Khudi and self, the speakers emphasised the significance of self-determination and dedication in changing global power dynamics.

Shaheen of Iqbal symbolises the true character that Pakistan is playing today in regional politics.