US. Out of 87 ethnic minority backgrounds MPs, 15 hail from Pakistani, Kashmiri origins. The ethnic Pakistani and Kashmiri politicians continued their winning streak in the British general elections, producing the most diverse parliament in UK history. At least 15 Pakistani and Kashmiriorigin MPs were out of 87 candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds who were elected to the British parliament, results of elections held on Thursday showed. Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora groups have welcomed their win and said the larger community expects them to raise their issues including those of living under illegal occupation in Kashmir and Palestine. Afzal Khan, Imran Hussain, Naz Shah, Yasmin Qureshi, Muhammad Yasin, Tahir Ali, Shabana Mahmood, Zara Sultana, Dr Zubair Ahmed, Naushabah Khan, Dr Rosena AllinKhan were elected on Labour Party tickets while Ayoub Khan and Adnan Hussain won elections as Independent candidates. Saqib Bhatt and Nusrat Ghani won the polls as Conservative candidates. Labour Party won a comfortable majority to form the government on its own. Fahim Kayani, a prominent leader of Kashmir and Pakistani diaspora groups, extended congratulations to the winning candidates. The win of these candidates from minority groups is a big boost for the communities, Kayani said. It is a message of hope and prosperity. . However, Kayani said the winning candidates got their major votes from those who expect the newlyelected lawmakers to become the voice of Kashmiris and Palestinians. What is good is that the number of proKashmir, which equals to being projustice, lawmakers has increased, Kayani said, pointing out that some 50 candidates of the Labour Party, who support the right to selfdetermination of Kashmiris, have won the polls. But, he lamented, there is loss of Kashmir s voice among Conservatives as six lawmakers of outgoing parliament were defeated this time, including chair of Conservative friends of Kashmir Paul Bristow, who lost by just 118 votes. . Kashmiris and Palestinians expect these newlyelected lawmakers to be their voice and force the new Labour government to engage India and Israel to allow Kashmiris and Palestinians to decide their future, said Kayani, the Kashmiri diaspora leader. . COMMENTS. Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are ontopic and not abusive. Oman facilitating IranUS nuclear talks, says Iran's acting foreign minister. Potential NATORussia conflict 'worrying': Turkiye's Erdogan. Russia foils church terror attack in North Caucasus. Authorities investigate mass Kangaroo deaths in Australia. WATCH: Fans celebrated wildly after England triumphed over Netherlands in Euro 2024. Spanish PM urges NATO unity on Gaza similar to unity over Ukraine. IMF demands abolition of PSWF. Boost your brain: 13 exercises to keep your brain fit. Lifeline consumers get tariff relief for three months. PM Shehbaz decides to abolish five key ministries in major government overhaul. IMF proposes 45 tax on agriculture income. Mass overbilling prompts govt to revert to previous billing method. Indian agenda: terror ties, military alliances and Hindutva expansion. DohaIII and the IEA. Embracing hope on World Population Day. A diminished India. Sinners dilemma. Policies that promote progress and stability. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed or derived from. Unless otherwise stated, all content is copyrighted 2024 The Express Tribune.
15 MPs of Pakistani and Kashmiri origins were elected in the British general elections, contributing to the most diverse UK parliament ever. Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora groups welcomed this win, urging MPs to raise issues like Kashmir and Palestine. Labour Party secured a majority, with several pro-Kashmir lawmakers among the winners. Pro-Kashmir groups hope the new MPs will advocate for the rights of Kashmiris and Palestinians in the UK government.