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Sharif’s vision to be implemented for development of AJK,  Gilani tells delegation

AJK PM vows accelerated development, good governance
MUZAFFARABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani, has said that concrete steps were being taken, in line with the vision of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif, to accelerate the process of construction and development in the liberated territory. He made these remarks while talking to public delegations that called on him here on Tuesday. Highlighting his government’s priorities, the prime minister said that providing basic amenities of life, improving people’s living standards, and creating employment opportunities for youth were among his top priorities.
He reiterated that the PML-N government was pursuing an agenda of public service, better governance, and development. The main focus, he said, was on ensuring that the benefits of development reached all areas of Azad Kashmir. He added that improving healthcare and education, constructing and repairing roads, and ensuring the supply of clean drinking water remained at the top of his reform agenda.
The prime minister expressed his determination to implement the development agenda in line with the vision of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif and with the guidance and cooperation of Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)