½islamabad: Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Syed Qamar Raza, has described the recent press release issued by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee as contrary to the facts, stating that his contact with the committee was not for any political purpose but was made solely in his personal capacity to seek a peaceful resolution to the issue.

In his clarification, Syed Qamar Raza said that the press release issued by the Joint Awami Action Committee distorts the facts on the basis of speculation. He clarified that the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and addressing their concerns remain his foremost responsibility.

He said that the purpose of contacting the banned Awami Action Committee was to persuade its members to refrain from violence and adopt a peaceful approach to resolving the issues. According to him, the majority of the committee members responded positively and rationally to the proposal.

The OPF Chairman expressed regret that certain elements were using his sincere efforts as a means of gaining cheap media publicity, whereas the sole purpose of his efforts was to promote peace, reconciliation, and public welfare in the region.

Syed Qamar Raza reaffirmed his commitment, stating that his only mandate is his love for the region and its people, and their well-being. He added that the ongoing efforts for peace and reconciliation would not be affected by any negative campaign or propaganda.