Islamabad / London – August 2025 — President of Youth Council Pakistan, Muhammad Shehzad Khan, concluded a highly impactful and productive visit to the United Kingdom this August, aimed at enhancing youth diplomacy, bilateral cooperation, and cultural and educational exchange between Pakistan and the UK. The visit was marked by a series of high-level engagements with Members of the British Parliament, government officials, local leaders, and student representatives.
Mr. Shehzad Khan’s agenda focused on strengthening the role of parliaments in youth-led diplomacy and addressing key global issues including climate change, education, peace-building, cultural understanding, and transnational cooperation.
During his visit, Mr. Khan held important meetings with prominent Members of the UK Parliament, including: Abtisam Mohammad, MP for Sheffield and Member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Richard Burgon, MP for Leeds
Barrister Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton, Chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pakistan, and UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Egypt, Barrister Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford, Chairperson APPG on Kashmir, Mr. Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham, Senior Vice Chairman APPG on Kashmir Dr. Muhammad Faisal, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, Raja Najabat Hussain (Sitara-e-Pakistan), Chairman JKSDMI International, Yasmin Dar, Lord Mayor of Manchester and Chairperson of the International Lobby on Kashmir
In addition, Mr. Shehzad met with local leadership including:
Councillor Asghar Khan Qureshi, Councillor Kamran Hussain, Councillor Rizwan Jalil, Councillor Neghat Basharat
Recognizing the pivotal role of students and the diaspora in international relations and soft diplomacy, Mr. Shehzad engaged with student union representatives and youth activists from leading UK universities including Bradford University, Lancaster University, Durham University, King’s College London, Teesside University, and the University of Portsmouth.
This outreach is part of a broader initiative to build a unified platform for Pakistani youth in the UK, creating opportunities for leadership, innovation, and cultural representation. “Our youth abroad are the true ambassadors of Pakistan, and engaging them is key to promoting our country’s soft image globally,” stated Mr. Shehzad.
The visit has been hailed as a milestone in youth-led international engagement and has laid the foundation for long-term partnerships in areas such as education exchange programs, cultural diplomacy, climate advocacy, and peace-building.
Youth Council Pakistan continues to lead efforts in empowering youth at the national and international levels, aligning with Pakistan’s vision of inclusive development and global cooperation.
