Acting President, British MP Lord Shafaq discuss Pakistani diaspora in UK issues, relief in AJK flood-affected areas

ISLAMABAD:Acting President of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, met with Lord Shafaq Mohammad of Tinsley, Member of the House of Lords, former Member of the European Parliament Barrister Tanveer Hussain, and Chaudhary Mehboob Hussain here at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.

During the meeting, matters concerning the Pakistani community in the United Kingdom, the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected areas of AJK were discussed, a Presidency’s news release said.

Lord Shafaq Mohammad informed Acting President Gilani that he had raised the issue of India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in the House of Lords.

The Acting President appreciated the delegation’s efforts to highlight issues of national concern and their continued support for the Pakistani community abroad.