British man of Pakistani origin appointed as member of UK s House of Lords
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Wajid Khan originally hails from Kharian Tehsil of Gujrat District in Pakistan
In May this year, Wajid Khan was elected as the Mayor of Burnley, Lancashire
He also served as a member of the European Parliament
ENGLAND: A British politician of Pakistani origin Wajid Khan has been appointed as a member of the United Kingdom s House of Lords, it emerged on Wednesday.
According to sources, the appointment of Wajid Khan has been approved by the Queen. He was elected from Burnley, Lancashire. He is also the youngest member of the Opposition in the House of Lords.