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DPM/FM Dar, AJK PM discuss development, sustained efforts to promote economic growth

DPM/FM Dar, AJK PM discuss development, sustained efforts to promote economic growth
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar  and Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Syed Iftikhar Gilani, Saturday, exchanged views on the development of AJK and the importance of sustained efforts to promote economic growth and social progress.
During a meeting, they emphasized the need for a shared approach to addressing the region’s development needs and expanding opportunities for its people, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
The DPM/FM expressed the hope that the new AJK Government would meet the aspirations of the people of AJK.
The DPM/FM reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the people of AJK, in line with their needs and aspirations.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)