PU holds seminar on Kashmir issue

LAHORE:Punjab University Department of History and Pakistan Studies organised a seminar on Kashmir issue here on Tuesday.

On this occasion, Chairman Department of History Prof Dr Mahboob Hussain, Assistant Professor Ghazi Muhammad Abdullah, faculty members and a large number of students were present. In his keynote address, Ghazi Muhammad Abdullah shed light on complexities of this longstanding dispute. He said Kashmir issue was a multifaceted problem that goes beyond a simple border dispute between India and Pakistan.

It’s a conflict that has been fueled by historical, political, and social factors, leading to a flashpoint in South Asia, he added. He emphasised that it’s essential to understand the historical context of the Kashmir issue, including the role of the British Empire, the accession of Kashmir to India, and the subsequent wars between India and Pakistan.