The Department of Law, The Grand Asian University, Sialkot, in collaboration with the Youth Forum for Kashmir (YFK), organized a thought-provoking seminar on “The Indus Waters Treaty: International Humanitarian Law and Contemporary Challenges – Understanding its Implications for the Kashmir Conflict” on 15 July 2026.
The seminar brought together leading academics, legal experts, and policy practitioners who explored the historical, legal, and geopolitical dimensions of the Indus Waters Treaty and examined its contemporary relevance in the context of the Kashmir conflict. The event served as an important platform for critical discourse on international humanitarian law, regional water security, and emerging policy challenges.
Among the distinguished speakers were Dr. Sadaqut Ali, Head of Department, Department of Law, The Grand Asian University, Sialkot; Dr. Mian Muhammad Sheraz, Associate Professor, Department of Law, The Grand Asian University, Sialkot; Mr. Sardar Bakhsh, Lecturer, National Defence University (Virtual); Dr. Rashid Aftab, Director, Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP), Riphah International University (Virtual); and Ms. Ameena Sohail, Energy Lawyer and Regulatory Affairs Expert. Their insightful presentations enriched participants’ understanding of the treaty’s legal framework, historical evolution, and strategic implications for the region.
Students and faculty members actively participated in the discussions, contributing thoughtful questions and perspectives that made the seminar an engaging forum for academic dialogue and intellectual exchange. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr. Zaman Bajwa, Executive Director, Youth Forum for Kashmir (YFK), while Dr. Saqib Anwer Siddiqui, Registrar, The Grand Asian University, Sialkot, graced the occasion and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to promoting research, dialogue, and awareness on issues of national and international significance
