International Seminar on Human Rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir - 16th November, 2019
Human Rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir
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Seminar on Human Rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir
Hosted by CPSD | 16 November 2019 | Karachi
President Dr. Arif Alvi condemned India’s post-August 5 actions in Kashmir, terming them a grave humanitarian crisis, and called for global media engagement to expose ground realities.
George Galloway, British political leader, strongly criticized Indian occupation and declared the Kashmir issue a multilateral concern with global implications.
International speakers including Lord Duncan McNair, David Ward, Barrister Rashid Ahmed, and Marcus Thomlinson denounced human rights violations and pledged solidarity with Kashmiris.
Federal Minister Shehryar Afridi emphasized the need for a unified global response and highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing humanitarian commitments.
Najamuddin Shaikh, former Foreign Secretary, criticized the global community’s moral inconsistency in prioritizing economics over ethics.
CPSD leadership warned of the Kashmir conflict’s potential to destabilize regional and global peace and urged international pressure on India to demilitarize and allow a plebiscite.
The seminar was attended by a diverse audience of diplomats, human rights defenders, civil society members, researchers, and students.
National Conference on Kashmir Crisis: Emerging Scenarios" - 2nd September, 2019
Kashmir Crisis: "Emerging Scenarios"
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National Conference on “Kashmir Crisis: Emerging Scenarios”
02 September 2019 | Islamabad | Hosted by CPSD
AJK President Sardar Masood Khan and Minister Shehryar Afridi served as Chief Guests; Syed Fakhar Imam was Guest of Honor.
Senator Sherry Rehman emphasized Kashmir’s status as a national and legal issue, calling for strategic public diplomacy.
Lt. Gen. (R) Agha M. Umer Farooq and Amb. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi exposed the demographic motives and international silence over India’s actions.
Two working sessions explored the current crisis and strategic response options, featuring top diplomats, defense experts, and media voices.
The conference unified government, diplomatic, military, and civil society stakeholders to strategize Pakistan’s advocacy for the Kashmir cause.
International Seminar on - "Changing Regional Dynamics in the Wake of US sanctions on Iran" - 18th July, 2019
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National Conference on “Kashmir Crisis: Emerging Scenarios”
02 September 2019 | Islamabad | Hosted by CPSD
AJK President Sardar Masood Khan and Minister Shehryar Afridi served as Chief Guests; Syed Fakhar Imam was Guest of Honor.
Senator Sherry Rehman emphasized Kashmir’s status as a national and legal issue, calling for strategic public diplomacy.
Lt. Gen. (R) Agha M. Umer Farooq and Amb. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi exposed the demographic motives and international silence over India’s actions.
Two working sessions explored the current crisis and strategic response options, featuring top diplomats, defense experts, and media voices.
The conference unified government, diplomatic, military, and civil society stakeholders to strategize Pakistan’s advocacy for the Kashmir cause.
Seminar on - "Strategic Coercion: Global Dynamics and South Asia" - 12th March, 2019
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International Seminar on Strategic Coercion | 12 March 2019 | Karachi | CPSD
Experts from Pakistan, Russia, and the US addressed the global and regional implications of strategic coercion.
Speakers discussed coercive tools such as economic sanctions, proxies, and information warfare.
Special focus was given to the US-India strategic alignment and its consequences for South Asian balance.
Three in-depth sessions covered geo-economics, coercion as policy, and regional security strategies.
The seminar attracted participation from diplomats, officials, academics, and youth, fostering deep strategic dialogue.
Seminar on - "Energy Security Policy - Thinking Beyond the Norm" - 03rd Dec, 2018
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National Seminar on Energy Security | 3 Dec 2018 | Karachi | Hosted by CPSD
High-level seminar featured Dr. Shamshad Akhtar and Gen. Zubair Hayat as Chief Guests.
Dr. Samar Mubarakmand delivered a keynote on Pakistan’s nuclear energy potential.
Three expert-led sessions focused on Water & Power, Oil & Gas, and Renewables.
Thought leaders emphasized the need for an Integrated Energy Authority and human capital investment.
The seminar gathered policymakers, industry leaders, diplomats, and youth to discuss strategic solutions for Pakistan’s energy security.
International Conference - Global Peace Amidst War and Conflict - 17th - 18th of September, 2018
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International Conference on Global Peace Amidst War and Conflict
17–18 September 2018 | Islamabad | Hosted by CPSD
Gen. Zubair Hayat and Senator Sherry Rehman emphasized peaceful conflict resolution, focusing on Kashmir and regional diplomacy.
Panelists from seven countries discussed strategic realignments, hybrid threats, CPEC, cyber warfare, and economic diplomacy.
Scholars analyzed China’s peaceful rise, neo-regionalism, and the transformation of statecraft in the emerging world order.
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Dr. Salman Shah, and Ambassador Qazi highlighted governance, trade, and institutional reform as keys to sustainable peace.
The conference concluded with a call for regional cooperation, inclusive governance, and shared responsibility for global peace.
National Seminar - "Silver Lining - Beyond Prevalent Perceptions" - 30th March, 2018
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Silver Lining – Evolving Opportunities for Pakistan
30 March 2018 | Karachi | Hosted by CPSD
Culmination of CPSD’s “Silver Lining” series, projecting optimism and opportunity for Pakistan’s future across economic, strategic, and social domains.
Chief Guest Sardar Masood Khan emphasized Pakistan’s role in a shifting global order and advocated for triangular diplomacy with the U.S., China, and Russia.
Senator Mushahid Hussain highlighted Pakistan’s pivot to Asia and regional integration through CPEC and Gwadar.
Dr. Salman Shah and Dr. Sania Nishtar called for investments in youth employment, logistics, and human capital to harness demographic and regional potential.
Javed Jabbar and Asad Umar stressed narrative management, decentralization, and governance reform to empower local development.
Lt. Gen. Muhammad Afzal and Maj. Gen. Mushtaq Faisal outlined infrastructure and logistics reforms as critical to economic growth.
Interactive sessions reflected public concern over CPEC transparency, education reform, and strategic alignment.
Concluding address by Lt. Gen. Agha M. Umer Farooq called for national resilience in the face of hybrid threats, economic volatility, and non-kinetic conflicts.
Attended by diplomats, policymakers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and civil society from across Pakistan.
Seminar - "The Kashmir Cause: Socio-Economic Projections" - 27th February, 2018
🔹 Seminar Highlights
Reframing the Kashmir Narrative: Shifted focus from conflict to economic and cultural opportunity.
Soft Power Strategy: Emphasized the use of soft power and narrative-building to promote the Kashmir cause internationally.
Call to Action for Philanthropists & Diaspora: Encouraged the Kashmiri diaspora and Karachi’s business elite to invest in Kashmir’s future.
Demographic Concerns: Warned against India’s demographic reengineering in J&K, calling for proactive Pakistani policy.
Sectoral Development Focus:
Tourism and cultural promotion
Mining and agriculture modernization
Education exchange programs
Media and film to boost international visibility
Policy Outreach: CPSD committed to disseminating the seminar’s insights to policymakers.