Kashmir Dispute: History, Missed Moments and the Search for a Way Forward

The question of Kashmir has long been framed through slogans, conflicts and hardened positions, often leaving little room for historical reflection and honest self-examination. “Aaeena-e-Kashmir” by Justice (R) Manzoor Hussain Gillani, former Acting Chief Justice of Azad Kashmir, offers a rare and thoughtful intervention in this discourse.

This session is a reflective conversation grounded in the themes of the book, which revisits Kashmir’s history through a critical lens, examining missed opportunities, flawed decisions and the structural realities that continue to shape the dispute. Rather than rehearsing familiar narratives, the discussion seeks to understand how past choices, political, legal and moral, have narrowed the space for resolution.

By engaging with Justice Gillani’s insights, the session aims to explore the possibility of a durable, just and meaningful path forward, one rooted in law, historical awareness and human dignity.

About the Panelists:

• Afzal Ali Shigri
  (Civil Servant, Diplomat, Former Inspector General Police)
• Farhatullah Babar
  (Former Senator, Rights Activist)
• Masood Akhter
  (Defence Analyst, Former Air Marshal, Pakistan Air Force)
• Justice (R) Syed Manzoor Hussain Gillani
  (Author of “Aaeenaa-e-Kashmir”, Former Acting Chief Justice, Azad Kashmir)
• Habib Akram
  (Journalist, Anchor, Political Analyst)
• Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy
  (Author, Physicist, Rights’ Activist — Moderator)

This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.

The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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