ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday urged the United Kingdom to caution its Members of Parliament and members of the Pakistani diaspora in Britain against supporting banned groups in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, saying their remarks on the region reflected a disregard for its historical context.
In an official statement, the Foreign Office strongly rejected what it described as “unwarranted, irresponsible and ill-informed” remarks and insinuations made by certain members of the UK-based diaspora concerning the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
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Pakistan Rejects Unwarranted Remarks on Azad Jammu & Kashmir
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The Foreign Office said it had taken serious note of comments made by individuals within the diaspora in the United Kingdom, advising them to refrain from interfering in Pakistan’s internal affairs, including those of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
It further stated that such individuals should focus on contributing positively to their country of residence rather than engaging in what it termed politically motivated and misleading narratives.
The statement also referred to remarks and queries raised by certain British Members of Parliament, asserting that they reflected a lack of awareness and disregard for the historical context of the Kashmir issue.
It added that “for those still living in colonial times,” it must be reiterated that Pakistan is a sovereign and democratic state that firmly upholds the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and expects the same respect in return.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s constitutional position, the Foreign Office said that the governments of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir fully recognise and respect fundamental rights, including the rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and democratic participation.
It emphasised that acts of vandalism, destruction of public property and services—including hospitals—and the killing of civilians and law enforcement personnel cannot be tolerated under any circumstances, as they are contrary to law and order.
It also stressed the need to respect democratic processes, judicial decisions, and the rule of law as enshrined in the constitutions of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
