Today: 18 July 2025
28 September 2021
2 mins read

FM Qureshi faces protests during UK visit  

They raised slogans about the enforced disappearance campaign run by the Pakistani intelligence agencies, which kidnap journalists, political activists, and anyone who dares to question them…reports Asian Lite News

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi faced yet another protest by the Baloch and Sindh diaspora in London on Sunday. The protest was held at parliament square.

The protestors demanded that the UK must stop funding to Pakistan, which is run by a brutal regime killing its dissidents and suppressing its minorities.

They raised slogans about the enforced disappearance campaign run by the Pakistani intelligence agencies, which kidnap journalists, political activists, and anyone who dares to question them.

The protestors called it a sectarian genocide regime, which is destroying the lives of Baloch, Hazaras, Hindus, Sikhs and Ahmadiya minorities and has virtually made them refugees in their own land.

The protestors expressed their intention to formally complain to the British government and its parliamentarians about their silence on the duplicitous role of Pakistan in Afghanistan, which is unfolding into a humanitarian crisis.

The widespread protests against the visiting foreign minister are unprecedented as London has never witnessed anything at this scale by the Pakistani diaspora against the country’s visiting delegation.

Earlier, scores of protestors had gathered outside the residence of the Pakistan High Commissioner in London and raised slogans against the Pakistan government on Sunday.

This protest was organized amid Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s official visit to the United Kingdom.

The protest held on September 26 was led by the Sindhi Baloch Forum (SBF). They also presented a petition to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for an end to the use of UK taxpayer’s money to support a state that sponsors terrorist organisations committing human rights atrocities.

The activists protested with banners like, “Stop war crimes in Balochistan”, Release Baloch missing persons”.

The protestors carried banners and raised slogans against the Pakistan military’s atrocities against the Baloch people. They demanded the immediate release of previously abducted Baloch people and the stopping of more enforced disappearances.

They also urged the international community, including the UK, to stop supporting Pakistan as this is allowing Islamabad to commit more crimes against humanity.

Several Baloch and other human rights activists joined the protest from different cities of the UK and expressed their support for the families of those who have been forcefully disappeared.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Sindh and Balochistan are witnessing a rapid increase in the forcible disappearances of Sindhi and Baloch dissidents by the Pakistani military and its paramilitaries.

Sneha Dubey, India’s First Secretary had during the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in its Right of Reply for suppressing its minority communities.

“Today, the minorities in Pakistan – the Sikhs, Hindus, Christians – live in constant fear and state-sponsored suppression of their rights. This is a regime where anti-Semitism is normalized by its leadership and even justified,” the First Secretary said.

“Dissenting voices are muzzled daily and enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings are well documented,” she added. (ANI)

ALSO READ: ‘Pakistan safe haven for at least 12 foreign terrorist organisations’

Previous Story

Pakistan faces far higher jobless rate contrary to govt claim

Next Story

Protests in Sindh over police encounter killing

Latest from -Top News

UAE-India pact fuels future biz leaders

MoU between ADSM and UIBC-UC to foster entrepreneurship, mentorship, and collaborative research between UAE and India through 2028 In a landmark partnership aimed at cultivating the next generation of global business leaders,

Al-Sharaa: ‘We’ll protect our Druze’

Syria’s interim president vows to shield Druze minority as Israeli airstrikes rock Damascus, escalating a regional standoff over sectarian attacks and Islamist-led governance. Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa has accused Israel of

Bhutan and UAE join forces in AI push

UAE and Bhutan launch a joint initiative exploring AI solutions for entrepreneurship, tourism, and agriculture — a landmark partnership rooted in inclusive innovation and diplomacy. In a significant stride toward bridging innovation

Dubai Lands in London!

Dubai opens its first international hub in London, offering streamlined services for investors, boosting UK-UAE ties, and cementing the emirate’s global business ambitions….reports Asian Lite News Dubai Chambers has launched its first

Arab unity rises for Syria

Arab and allied foreign ministers issued a unified rebuke of Israel’s strikes on Syria, pledging support for Damascus, backing reconstruction, and warning that sovereignty and peace cannot be compromised by external aggression.
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Islamabad-Ankara-Baku Axis Sharpens Against India

Both Turkey and Azerbaijan have openly expressed solidarity with Pakistan

Govt should not ‘uplift’ Pak Taliban: Malala

Speaking about the Taliban in general, Malala said there should