A dignified evening in Manchester brought together members of the Pakistani diaspora to honour Choudhry Riaz for his long-standing public service. The reception was hosted by Khawaja Kaleem-ur-Rehman, who serves as a senior adviser to the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and as senior vice president of PPP Britain.
Prominent business, political and social figures from across the United Kingdom attended the gathering, offering warm appreciation for Choudhry Riaz’s contributions. Speakers and guests highlighted his commitment to community causes and the role of overseas Pakistanis in promoting Pakistan’s interests abroad.
In his remarks, Choudhry Riaz thanked Khawaja Kaleem-ur-Rehman for organising the event and expressed that the affection and sincerity shown by Pakistanis living abroad is a source of great pride for him. His comments underscored the continuing bond between expatriate communities and their homeland.
The programme concluded on a spirited note as participants voiced their support for the Pakistan Peoples Party leadership, expressing good wishes for Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Faryal Talpur. The reception ended in a pleasant atmosphere, reflecting unity and solidarity among attendees.
