By Sheraz Khan London ;
Lord Qurban Hussain’s active role in the British House of Lords as a member of the Liberal Democrats. He is recognized for his legislative work, debates on significant issues such as human rights—especially concerning Kashmir—and his advocacy for refugees and humanitarian causes. Lord Hussain also works against negative stereotypes about Islam and frequently addresses global human rights issues, including those in Gaza.
The article highlights his contributions to fostering UK-Bangladesh relations as an officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Bangladesh. Born in Kotli, Azad Kashmir, in 1956, he moved to the UK, initially worked in labor, and later joined politics. Disagreeing with the Labour Party’s stance on the Iraq War in 2003, he joined the Liberal Democrats and became a life peer in the House of Lords in 2011. He has also received Pakistan’s Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam award for promoting UK-Pakistan relations.
Lord Hussain’s advocacy extends to addressing human rights violations in Kashmir and working for the rights of overseas Pakistanis. He has raised concerns about Pakistan’s political and economic instability and emphasized restoring trust among overseas Pakistanis. His efforts include leading a campaign for constructing Mirpur International Airport, backed by a petition signed by 11,000 British Kashmiris.
The article underscores how the UK’s strong democratic institutions allow individuals like Lord Hussain to rise and represent communities effectively. Despite holding dual citizenship, his work remains unhampered, reflecting the fairness and inclusivity of the British democratic system.
