In Commemoration of Kashmir solidarity day, The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, organized a One-Day Seminar on February 3, 2025. The tooic of the seminar was "A Reflection on the Historical Roots of the Kashmir Conflict: Implications for Gilgit-Baltistan". Dr. Mir Waheed Akhlaq, Assistant Professor from Deptt. of Political Science at Karakoram International University, Gilgit was the Guest Speaker at the occasion.The speaker delved into the historical roots of Kashmir issue which are linked to colonial era and Britain's imperialistic policies. He said that the Treaty of Lahore and the Treaty of Amritsar are glaring examples in the context of Kashmir issue that show how imperiastic ambitions of the biritish colonisers aggravated the geo political situation in the Sub-Continent. Dr. Waheed emphasized that Gilgit Baltistan in the context of Kashmir has a mixed development trajectory. In terms of the political empowerment, the situation is gradually improving while in terms of economy the region still needs a lot of effort. He was of the view that an apt understanding and serious engagement with the history of the country, region, and colonial period is very much important to grasp the issues being faced by our country. Religious extremism in India, the rise of Hindutva and spread of narratives rooted in such movements is a serious threat which needs to be countered by the academia and especially the young researchers of Pakistan’s Universities. The seminar ended with the note that Pakistan, as well as the people with conscience, have and will always stand with Kashmiri brothers and sisters by extending all political, diplomatic and moral support to their just and legitimate cause of self-determination.