{"id":6182,"date":"2026-07-16T14:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6182"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:31:12","slug":"opf-chairman-issues-clarification-on-banned-action-committees-press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6182","title":{"rendered":"OPF Chairman Issues Clarification on Banned Action Committee\u2019s Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF)<\/strong>, Syed Qamar Raza<\/strong>, has issued a clarification in response to a press release circulated by the banned Awami Action Committee<\/strong>, rejecting its claims and explaining the purpose of his contact with the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, Qamar Raza said the committee’s press release was distorting facts through speculation<\/strong> and did not accurately reflect the circumstances surrounding the communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stated that his contact with members of the committee was made purely in a personal capacity<\/strong> with the sole objective of exploring a peaceful resolution<\/strong> to the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The purpose of the contact was entirely personal and aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the matter,” the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasis on Peaceful Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Qamar Raza said that safeguarding the interests and addressing the concerns of overseas Pakistanis<\/strong> remains the foremost responsibility of the OPF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He explained that the communication with members of the banned committee was intended to encourage them to refrain from violence<\/strong> and adopt peaceful means to resolve their concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the OPF chairman, most members of the committee responded positively and logically<\/strong> to the proposal for a peaceful settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also alleged that some individuals were attempting to use what he described as a well-intentioned personal initiative<\/strong> for the purpose of gaining cheap publicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representation and Intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In his clarification, Qamar Raza emphasized that he did not represent any third party<\/strong> during the interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, he said he was speaking on behalf of his own institution and the people it serves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My only objective was my affection for the region and its people, and to work for their welfare,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The OPF chairman further stated that his efforts to promote peace, reconciliation, and public welfare<\/strong> would not be affected by what he described as negative campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The clarification follows the publication of a press release by the banned Awami Action Committee<\/strong>, which prompted questions regarding the nature of the contact between the OPF chairman and members of the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement issued by Qamar Raza reflects his version of events<\/strong> and his explanation of the communication. The committee’s claims and the chairman’s response represent differing accounts of the matter, and no independent verification of those claims has been provided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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