ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Thursday reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to the development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), assuring full cooperation for ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being of its people.
He gave the assurance during a meeting with AJK President Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan and AJK Prime Minister Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani, during which matters relating to the region’s multi-sectoral development came under discussion, a DPM’s Office news release said.
The discussions focused on expanding local trade, promoting regional tourism and expediting the completion of critical road infrastructure projects to support economic activity and connectivity across AJK.
The AJK president and prime minister highlighted the longstanding, people-centric ties between AJK and the federal government and stressed the need for targeted federal assistance to improve public service delivery, upgrade healthcare and educational facilities, and create meaningful economic opportunities for the youth.
Deputy Prime Minister Dar expressed confidence that the AJK leadership would continue taking effective and result-oriented measures to fulfil the aspirations of the local population.
He reiterated the federal government’s commitment to supporting the region’s development priorities and assured full cooperation in advancing ongoing initiatives for sustainable progress and improved living standards.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary also attended the meeting.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
