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In Pursuance of Peace: Dialogue over War? by Toaha Qureshi MBE

(27 June, 2014) (Operation Zarb e Azb: Photo Courtesy Dawn News) By: Toaha Qureshi MBE Recent news has been hit with updates on “Operation: Zarb-e-Azb (Strike of the Prophet’s Sword)” being executed …

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Pakistan Press Club UK 2014 Elections Hosted by FIRD

(June 20, 20140 – Pakistan Press Club UK 2014 Elections Hosted by FIRD The sixth annual election of Pakistan Press Club UK (PPCUK) took place at the Forum for International Relations Development …

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Modi and Sharif: Finding Similarities Rather Than Differences

Toaha Qureshi MBE The world has witnessed an unprecedented shift in South Asia that could transform both the political and economic landscape of the region. This shift is primarily attributed to the …

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“Education Need of the Time for Future to Survive” Qureshi, Gurdaspuri

The Forum for International Relations Development (FIRD) partnered up with its academic arm, London College of Business Management and Information Technology, organised a seminar titled “Peace through Education” with the guest of …

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Mr Toaha Qureshi, MBE, Meeting with HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace during the Queen’s Garden Party.

On June 3, 2014, Mr Toaha Qureshi had a meeting with HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace during the Queen’s Garden Party. Although there was a spell of rain, the royal family …

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Pakistan and its Current Political Scene

A seminar titled “Pakistan and its Current Political Scene” will be hosted by Forum for International Relations Development (FIRD) as part of its focus on Pakistan. The keynote address will be delivered …

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‘Expats Suggest Adopting UK Rehabilitation Model to Tackle Radicalisation’ – Pakistan: Opportunity in Crisis

by Umar Mahmood Qureshi Oxford – A two day international conference titled ‘Pakistan: Opportunity in Crisis’ was held over the weekend at the University of Oxford organised by University of Oxford, Forum …

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Youth Urged To Continue Hard Work, Education, Be Entrepreneurial – Lord Ahmed, Toaha Qureshi MBE

At a seminar arranged by Forum for International Relations Development (FIRD) and London College of Business Management & IT (LCBMIT), titled “Inspiring Youth Through Education” Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotheram and Toaha …

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Change Maker Scholarship Programme MoU Signed at LCBMIT/FIRD with KPK Minister Atif Khan

  The second instalment in the series of seminars organised by Forum for International Relations Development (FIRD) and London College of Business Management and IT (LCBMIT) saw Minister for Elementary and Secondary …

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International Community Urged to Support Educational Projects for Deprived Afghan Children; General Richards, Toaha Qureshi MBE

International Community Urged to Support Educational Projects for Deprived Afghan Children; General Richards, FIRD Chairman Toaha Qureshi MBE The Forum for International Relations Development sponsored the Afghan Appeal Fund (founded by Lady …

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