British Pakistani appointed to UK's House of Lords

LONDON: Pakistani origin Wajid Khan has been appointed as a member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords.

According to a report of a foreign news agency, the Queen has approved the appointment of Wajid Khan as a member of the House of Lords. Hailing from Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District, Pakistan, Wajid Khan has previously served as a Member of the European Parliament, the youngest Lord of the Opposition.

Previously, Wajid Khan served as a member of the European Parliament. During his term, he remained vocal about several issues, including fracking and climate change, gender equality, and human rights violations in Kashmir.

Congratulations to all the new @LabourLordsUK, including former Parliamentary colleagues @JennyChapman and @Vernon_Coaker, but in particular my great friend @WajidKhanMayor.

Congratulations mate! 👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/8FOTlexoaO

— Afzal Khan MP (@Afzal4Gorton) December 22, 2020

Earlier this year in May, Wajid Khan was elected as the Mayor of Burnley. He also had the honour of being elected the youngest person to hold the position of mayor.