Feb 9, 2026
Staff Report
Istanbul:
The international launch of Quantum Intelligence 2071, a book examining future intelligence paradigms, quantum technologies and security foresight, was held at the historic Rami Library in Istanbul on February 8, drawing participation from diplomats, academics, members of the judiciary, defense experts and media representatives.
Authored by Prof Dr Ramazan Biçer and Dr Eda Alemdar, the book has been edited by Dr Moneeba Iftikhar, a Pakistani academic and scholar of communication studies. The publication explores emerging intersections between artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, consciousness studies and state governance, offering an interdisciplinary framework to understand future security and policy challenges.
Pakistan’s Consul General in Istanbul, Khawaja Khurram Naeem, was the chief guest at the ceremony. In her address, she underscored the growing importance of Pakistan–Türkiye academic collaboration and described joint knowledge production as essential for navigating emerging domains of technology, governance and global security.
Speaking to the audience via a live address from Pakistan, Dr Iftikhar said the book should be viewed not merely as an academic contribution but as a shared intellectual vision rooted in Pakistan–Türkiye cooperation and forward-looking scholarship. She noted that Quantum Intelligence 2071 seeks to bridge disciplinary boundaries by integrating technological innovation with broader questions of governance and human cognition.
The ceremony was also attended by Dr Mian Waqar Badshah, founding president of the Pakistan–Türkiye Friendship Association and honorary adviser to the Consulate General of Pakistan in Istanbul, along with representatives from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, senior administrative and defense officials, noted Turkish artist Ahmet Şafak, and members of national and international media.
In her concluding remarks, Dr Iftikhar expressed gratitude to the leadership of Pakistan and Türkiye for fostering academic and intellectual cooperation. She also acknowledged the role of academic institutions in Pakistan, including Lahore College for Women University, for supporting international scholarly engagement.
The event concluded with a book-signing session and commemorative photographs, marking the launch of Quantum Intelligence 2071 as a significant milestone in Pakistan–Türkiye intellectual and academic collaboration.