Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has assured the leadership of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) of the federal government’s full support for development projects and efforts to improve the region’s social and economic conditions.
According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Dar gave the assurance during a meeting with AJK President Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan and AJK Prime Minister Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani on Thursday.
The meeting reviewed ways to accelerate development across various sectors, promote local trade, expand tourism and complete key road infrastructure projects.
AJK leadership seeks support for public services
During the meeting, the AJK leadership highlighted the need for federal assistance to improve public service delivery, upgrade healthcare and educational institutions, and create greater economic opportunities for young people.
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The leaders also discussed the longstanding people-centred ties between Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of Pakistan, stressing the importance of targeted development initiatives to address public needs.
Dar pledges continued cooperation
Dar expressed confidence that the AJK leadership would continue taking effective and results-oriented measures to fulfil the aspirations of the region’s people.
He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to AJK’s development and pledged continued cooperation on ongoing projects aimed at improving the social and economic well-being of local communities.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary also attended the meeting.
The discussions focused on strengthening coordination between the federal government and AJK administration to advance development priorities, improve essential services and expand economic opportunities across the region.
