Former Prime Minister of Azad and Jammu Kashmir visits KYP

Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan meets Zulf Ahmed, local councillors and members of the public at KYP

The former Prime Minister of Azad and Jammu Kashmir, Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, visited KYP (Kashmir Youth Project) on Monday 11 April 2016. He was greeted by Zulf Ahmed, CEO of KYP, local councillors and members of the public.

The former Prime Minister spoke about the current situation in Kashmir and issues affecting Kashmiris.

Zulf Ahmed provided information on the work of KYP both in Rochdale and nationally.

Local residents and councillors spoke to and thanked Mr Attique for his visit.

Zulf Ahmed Chief Executive of KYP said: “We were honoured to have hosted Mr Sardar Attique on his brief visit to the UK.

"Mr Attique was impressed with the range of services provided by KYP to communities and KYP looks forward to exploring partnerships with the AJK government in order share good practice and expertise.”

Mr Attique said: “It is great to see British Kashmiris settled in the UK and who have helped to set up organisations such as KYP which benefit all communities and empower people. I am very impressed with the facilities and services provided by KYP”.

Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan is a Pakistani-Kashmiri politician who served as the Prime Minister of Azad and Jammu Kashmir twice, from 24 July 2006 to 6 January 2009 and from 29 July 2010 to 26 July 2011. He also presides over the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference and served as the Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition from 15 January 2009 to 22October 2009. He has been elected five times as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Rochdale is home to a sizeable Kashmiri population.