PR No.167 INTERIOR MINISTER’S MEETING WITH LORD NAZIR AHMED & MP NAZ SHAH Islamabad, November 17, 2016

Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan has said that the Government of Pakistan has reservations over the issue of Altaf Hussain. This he said while talking to Lord Nazir Ahmed who called on him in London.

Talking to Lord Nazir Ahmed, the Minister said that the British Government has legal and moral responsibility to bring to justice those perpetrators who murdered a Pakistani national on British soil.

Discussing matters concerning Pak community in UK, the Interior Minister said that Pak expatriates were an asset for the country and every effort would be made to address their issues on priority basis.

Lord Nazir Ahmed appreciated personal efforts of the Interior Minister in addressing issues concerning Pakistani community.

Separately, Bradford West MP Naz Shah also met with Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan at the High Commission for Pakistan, London.
Ms. Naz thanked the Minister for his personal commitment to the investigation into the murder of British National Samia Shahid. Naz also commended the work of the investigative team, in particular DIG Baksh who the Minister appointed personally to oversee the case which led to numerous arrests including that of a senior police officer.
The Minister thanked MP Naz for the commitment she has shown in relation to this case and women’s rights. He said “As I have said previously, the Government of Pakistan is committed bringing to justice those that committed this heinous crime, further more we thank Naz for her continued efforts in relation to the murder of her constituent”
Following the meeting Naz was pleased saying, ” I’m confident with the continued commitment shown that we will get justice for Samia Shahid “

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