Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Syed Ibne Abbas has paid tributes to late Sir Gerald Kaufman, a member of British Parliament.

Speaking in a memorial tribute at the House of Lords, the high commissioner termed Kaufman a true friend of Pakistan, as well as the voice of the voiceless and vulnerable segments of humanity, stated a message received here Saturday.

“He was a true friend of Pakistan, in recognition of which he was conferred prestigious civil award of the country Hilal-e-Pakistan by the government,” he added

The memorial was attended by members of parliament and Pakistani community.