LONDON: Pakistani-born Muslim woman Tafheen Sharif has been elected deputy mayor of the Tomside area of the United Kingdom.
According to British media reports, Tafheen Sharif from Azad Kashmir has become the first Asian Muslim woman to be elected deputy mayor from Tomside area of England.
Tafheen Sharif belongs to the Labor Party and was elected a councilor in 2012.
Keep in mind that Tafheen Zamana has been participating in politics since she was a student. She has the honor of being the youngest young councilor.
After being elected deputy mayor, Tafheen said that the Kashmir issue was a matter of human sympathy and a serious solution was needed.
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The newly elected Deputy Mayor further said that Kashmir issue cannot be ignored under any circumstances, we all have to play our role for the solution of this issue and I will discuss Kashmir issue in every forum.
The new Civic Mayor of Tameside, Cllr Mike Glover, and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Tafheen Sharif, assumed their duties at Tuesday’s full council.
Former mayor Margaret Sidebottom was made an honorary alderman, an honor that was conferred on Brian Wild, another ex-mayor, in March. pic.twitter.com/vpfUxBFi1J
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