Wajahat Ali Khan
Shafiq Rehman, Advisor for the United Kingdom to the Government of Azad Kashmir, has said that it is a matter of pride for the people of Azad Kashmir living across the UK that Pakistan is currently the centre of attention of the world. Shafiq Rehman was speaking at a luncheon hosted in his honour by “The London Post” newspaper. Shafiq Rehman appreciated the journalistic services of “The London Post” and said that we all cooperate with this institution because at this time there is a dire need for English media in this country.
The special guests of the event were “Chairman Board of Governors Overseas Pakistanis Foundation” Syed Qamar Raza, and a prominent leading leader of “Pakistan Peoples Party” Chaudhry Muhammad Riaz. Addressing the event, Chaudhry Muhammad Riaz congratulated Shafiq Rehman on his appointment as Advisor and said that his responsibilities as Advisor increase further because he will have to make every effort to unite the diaspora living in the UK and solve their problems. He said, the current government and all state institutions should work together for the development and progress of Pakistan. This is the reason why Pakistan has been able to play a key role in preventing the outbreak of a world war. That’s why the United States, including Iran, recognises Pakistan’s strategy. Syed Qamar Raza congratulated the advisor to the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, journalist Shaukat Dar, and the advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir, Shafiq Rehman, who were present at the ceremony and said that it is indeed an honour that they have been chosen for this position. It is hoped that they will work for the welfare of the community by utilising their experience for their overseas Pakistanis. In his address, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Shaukat Dar, also emphasised the unity of the community and said that the need here is to make every effort collectively and encourage the best people in different sectors in the community. He praised the welfare projects of “AlMustafa Welfare Trust” and said that I am a witness myself that this organisation is working for the suffering humanity all over the world. Other speakers also expressed their views and stressed the importance of unity, solidarity and brotherhood. At the end of the ceremony, Abdulrazzaq Sajid, Chairman of “AlMustafa Welfare Trust”, thanked the guests and said that we are providing humanitarian services even in the most adverse circumstances. He paid tribute to the services rendered by Shafiq Rehman to the local community and for Hounslow Jamia Mosque. He said Syed Qamar Raza and Chaudhry Muhammad Riaz doing good for the overseas Pakistani community, Abdulrazzaq Sajid also said that no matter who is in power in Pakistan, the person who is doing good work should not be removed. The event was moderated by Wajahat Ali Khan, Executive Editor of “The London Post”.
At the beginning of the ceremony Abdulrazzaq Sajid recited the Holy Quran while Raja Faiz Sultan presented Naat e Rasool Maqbool. The event was attended in large number of by journalists, social and political figures.
