London (July 03, 2014) - The members of JKLF in Britain held an hour long vigil outside the Indian High Commission in London and presented a memorandum to the Indian high commissioner against the harsh and undemocratic treatment meted out to JKLF functionaries in Indian held Kashmir at the launch of the ‘Quit Kashmir’ Campaign.

The memorandum reminded newly elected Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi who will be visiting Indian held Jammu Kashmir on 4 July 2014, that any attempt by his government to further dilute the social, cultural and political character of  Jammu Kashmir will be met with full popular resistance through the Quit Kashmir Campaign both inside and outside Kashmir.

JKLF functionaries in UK condemned the arrest of over 100 JKLF activists and leaders including Chairman Yasin Malik on the start of the Quit Kashmir Campaign.

Memorandum was presented by JKLF's senior functionaries including Professor Zafar Khan head of JKLF's Diplomatic Bureau, Mr Mahmood Hussain, Senior Vice President, Professor Liaqat Ali, M. Faiz, Javaid Rashid & Sanwar Hussain.

Below is the copy of the Memorandum which was presented to the high Commissioner in London on 2 July 2014.

On behalf of 

Press Secretary

JKLF UK & Europe 

London (June 29 2014)

Members of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- organized a vigil at Trafalgar Square in London to coincide with 'International day in support of Victims of Torture'. The event was held to support of the ‘Quit Kashmir’ Campaign initiated by JKLF Chairman Mr Yasin Malik on 23rd June 2014

 Members of the JKLF solicited support for the Kashmir cause by engaging with the public through distribution of hand outs and direct engagement.

The activity was led by  JKLF's senior functionaries in including  Professor Zafar Khan head of JKLF's Diplomatic Bureau, Mr Mahmood Hussain, Senior Vice President  and Syed Tehsin Gilani, General Secretary of the JKLF for UK and Europe. Other members included M. Faiz,  Tariq Sharif, Sanawar Hussain and many more.  

JKLF has planned numerous activities in support of the 'Quit Kashmir' campaign including, demonstrations, vigils, seminars, press conferences lobbying of political  leaders in the UK and Europe  over the coming weeks. 

On behalf of 

Press Secretary

JKLF UK & Europe 

London (13 June 2014)

JKLF President in Britain Prof. Azmat Khan has welcomed the new international protocol with international standards for documenting and investigating sexual violence in conflict zones. In a statement issued from London, JKLF President hoped that  practical steps will be taken to reduce the dangers women face in conflict zones around the world and that Indian armed forces will no longer enjoy impunity against such heinous crimes. The UN backed initiative urges countries to strengthen domestic laws so that those responsible for these terrible crimes in conflict areas such as Kashmir are brought to justice and that crimes of sexual violence are excluded from amnesty provisions.

JKLF officials visited this first ever “Global Summit to end sexual Violence in Conflict” held in London. The summit was being conducted by world renowned actress and UN special envoy Angelina Jolie and co-hosted by British Foreign Secretary William Hague. The summit has been attended by high profile delegates / Government representatives of over 100 countries.

JKLF delegates spoke to different media personnel at the event and highlighted the plight of Kashmiri women who have been subject to violence from last over 2 decades in the hands of Indian Government forces.

Delegation handed out specially prepared handouts on the rape and atrocities committed by Indian occupational forces. The delegation also gave briefing to several international TV / Media channels on the subject and stressed that the people of the world must speak out against sexual violence in Kashmir too.

JKLF delegation also met dozens of NGO’s and briefed them. Many of the visitors were horrified and shocked and were unaware of these atrocities taking place in Kashmir.

JKLF delegation including Senior Vice President of JKLF in Britain Mahmood Hussain, Mahmood Faiz, Javaid Rashid and Tariq Sharif.

Press Secretary,

JKLF UK

Luton- England: 03 March 2014-

Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has paid glowing tributes to its late leader Zafar Iqbal Sharif. In this regard, a condolence meeting to pay respects to the memory of JKLF leader Zafar Sharif was held in Luton, England.

Speakers lauded the role of Late Zafar Sharif and said that his death in February 2010 has also left a huge vacuum in JKLF ranks and also charitable work that he had co-ordinated since the devastation of the October 2005 earthquake in Kashmir. The speakers concluded that the most appropriate tribute to Zafar Sharif memory and his legacy would that the leadership and party workers alike follow and adopt his example of self less devotion and duty to the cause of freedom and justice for over 15 million people of divided Jammu Kashmir.

Speaking on the occasion Head of JKLF’s Diplomatic Committee Professor Zafar Khan said that Zafar Sharif was a dedicated and committed member of the JKLF who loyally served the party since he joined it in 1986. He was a party man and worked immensely for the consensus within Kashmiri people. Zafar Khan praised his selfless devotion to the cause of freedom and said that his interaction with others was always determined by his sense of duty and service for the national cause.

Malik Latif Khan, with whom late Zafar Sharif worked closely for over twenty two years, said he is being greatly missed by the organisation and his colleagues, and termed his demise as a great loss and a blow to the JKLF and the freedom struggle. Malik Latif called him an excellent human being, dedicated political worker, a person of great character, philanthropic and one who possessed strong belief in Allah and immense love for the Holly Prophet of Islam –Muhammad-PBUH.

Tariq Sharif, brother of Late Zafar Sharif while speaking on this occasion, thanked the Luton branch of JKLF for organising the tribute meeting. He said that the ultimate tribute to him would be to carry forward his mission and work tirelessly for the cause which was so close to his heart. Usman Sharif, elder son of Late Zafar Sharif also spoke on this occasion.

Other Senior JKLF leaders who spoke and paid rich tributes to late Zafar Sharif’s contribution to the freedom struggle included Sabir Gul, Yousaf Chaudry, Ejaz Malik, Kaman Afsar, Professor Liaqat Khan, Chaudhry Liaqat Ali, Kaman Afsar, Malik Shafi, Bashir Bazam, Master Mohammad Saleem, Sanawar Hussain & Others.