London: A historic peace & harmony conference organised by the INSPAD took place at the British House of Parliament.
The conference began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Shaykh Qari Ahmad Al Nafais, MP Muhammad Yaseen presided over the conference, while Dr. Tahir Tabassum, president INSPAD, hosted the event. The conference aimed to highlight the UK’s role in Pak-UK relations and the issue of Kashmir, as well as the influential voices of Pakistan and Kashmir in the British Parliament.
It also sought to acknowledge the distinguished services of powerful Kashmiri and Pakistani leaders by presenting them with awards and prestigious certificates .During the conference, Dr. Tahir Tabassum, President of INSPAD, emphasised the role of Pakistani and Kashmiri immigrants as true ambassadors of their countries, capable of countering negative propaganda and presenting a positive image. He stressed the importance of active participation, both collectively and individually, in advocating for Pakistan and Kashmir to achieve political, economic, and mutual benefits. Resolving the Kashmir issue was highlighted as essential not only for the peace of the Asian region but also for global peace. Dr. Tahir called on international powers, particularly Britain, to exert pressure on India for the release of peace activist Hurriyat Leader Yasin Malik.
Prominent individuals such as Lord Qurban Hussain, Chairman of Labour Friends of Kashmir; MP Andrew Gwynne; MP Paul Bristow; MP Sam Tarry; MP Khalid Mehmood; MP Tahir Ali; MP Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi; and Dr. Khurshid Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Governance at INSPAD, delivered speeches shedding light on the latest developments in Pak-UK relations and the Kashmir issue.
During the conference, several individuals were recognised for their contributions. Lord Qurban Hussain, MP Andrew Gwynne, MP Paul Bristow, Dr. Khurshid Ahmed CBE, Sardar Joga Singh, Raja Fahim Kayani, Yasmine Dar, Ravi Singh, Adam Abu Ayman, and S M Irfan Tahir were awarded the Community Service for Pak-UK Relations and Longstanding Service to the Kashmir Issue.
Furthermore, the Ambassador of Peace Certificate was presented to MP Muhammad Yaseen, MP Khalid Mehmood, David Abrahams, Imam Ahmed Al Nafais, Rafiq Sehgal, Manpreet Singh, Asia Hussain, Sheraz Khan, Manzar Qureshi, and Rehana Ali.
The conference concluded with a special prayer offered by Paul Salahuddin for the freedom of Kashmir & Palestine, the stability of Pakistan, and the establishment of world peace.
Report by S M Irfan Tahir Photojournalist / Member National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Great Britain.
