British MP Imran Hussain says London raised serious concerns over human rights and communication blackouts in Azad Kashmir during high-level talks with Pakistani ministers.
LONDON — The British government has called for an immediate end to violence, the restoration of communication lines, and the resumption of peaceful dialogue in response to rising tensions in Azad Kashmir, according to British Member of Parliament Imran Hussain.
Following a meeting with the British minister responsible for Pakistan and Kashmir affairs, Hussain stated that London has raised serious concerns regarding human rights and the unfolding situation in the region with Pakistani government ministers at the highest level during recent diplomatic engagements.
According to the details shared by the British MP, the UK government emphasized that all forms of bloodshed must cease immediately. Authorities also called for the uninterrupted supply of essential daily commodities, the removal of obstacles affecting civilian movement, the cessation of alleged unwarranted arrests, and the urgent reopening of political negotiations.
Hussain noted that the British minister assured him London would continue utilizing available diplomatic channels to encourage de-escalation and a peaceful resolution. The British position stresses that any viable approach must prioritize the human rights and well-being of the Kashmiri population.
The diplomatic intervention follows a period of heightened local focus on Azad Kashmir, particularly following recent protest movements led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) and subsequent governmental responses that drew widespread attention from overseas communities and diaspora networks.
British parliamentarians have previously raised concerns regarding civil liberties, freedom of expression, and communication restrictions in the wider region. Official British policy maintains that any long-term resolution to the broader Kashmir dispute should be pursued through bilateral dialogue between India and Pakistan, keeping local civilian aspirations in view.