Pakistan urges UK to caution diaspora, MPs over support for banned outfits in AJK
Key takeaways
- In a statement, the Foreign Office took exception to remarks made by members of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK and queries raised by certain British MPs.
- "We have noted with concern the irresponsible and ill-informed insinuations made by certain members of the diaspora in the UK regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir," the FO said.
- It advised the individuals to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of Pakistan and AJK, saying they "would do well to contribute positively to their country of residence".
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Pakistan urges UK to caution diaspora, MPs over support for banned outfits in AJK British MPs' remarks reflect "lack of awareness and disregard" for historical background of AJK issue, says FO By Web Desk | Published June 08, 2026
Islamabad on Monday urged the United Kingdom to caution its members of parliament (MPs) and the Pakistani diaspora in the Britain to refrain from backing banned groups in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, saying their statements on the region reflected "disregard for the historical background" of the issue.
In a statement, the Foreign Office took exception to remarks made by members of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK and queries raised by certain British MPs.