CISSAJK hosted a Hybrid Seminar on “Assessing Developments in the Conference on Disarmament (CD): Likely Outcomes & Future Trajectories.”
Key insights :

Mr. Tahir Hussain Andrabi stressed the need for revitalizing the CD amidst a shifting global strategic landscape.

Brig (R) Dr. Zahir Kazmi emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the objective of global nuclear disarmament but not on terms that entrench inequality.
Disarmament must be universal, verifiable and non-discriminatory.

Mr. Shams uz Zaman addressed the politicization of CD, highlighting complexities in FMCT and NSA negotiations and Pakistan’s position

Mr. Malik Qasim Mustafa Khokar explored the growing relevance of new technologies as hurdles to disarmament

In her concluding remarks, Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja reflected on CD as a mirror of global political will, calling for inclusive, innovative disarmament diplomacy. She highlighted disarmament is never linear nor is it quick.