IPS Chairman Addresses NUML Seminar on Kashmir Black Day

Khalid Rahman, Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, addressed a seminar organized by the Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, on October 27, 2026, to observe Kashmir Black Day.

The seminar brought attention to the historical, legal, political, and human rights dimensions of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, while highlighting the ongoing struggle of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for their right to self-determination.

Addressing the gathering, Khalid Rahman shared his insights on the Kashmir issue, its contemporary developments, and Pakistan’s policy considerations. The session also provided an opportunity for students, faculty members, and participants to engage with the broader regional and international dimensions of the dispute.

Kashmir Black Day is observed annually on October 27 to mark the landing of Indian troops in Srinagar on October 27, 1947, an event regarded as the beginning of India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. The day is also observed to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people and reaffirm their right to self-determination in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.

The seminar formed part of NUML’s efforts to promote awareness among students and young people about the historical background and contemporary implications of the Kashmir dispute