Shehbaz assures AJK PM of support for peace, development

ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday and discussed the overall situation in the region, including law and order, development and ongoing welfare projects.

Shehbaz congratulated Gillani on assuming office as the AJK prime minister and expressed his best wishes for his tenure.

The prime minister assured Gillani that the federal government would continue to extend full cooperation to the AJK government and support measures aimed at promoting development, prosperity and public welfare in the region.

He said maintaining peace and stability, ensuring the provision of basic facilities and advancing the development process in AJK remained among the government’s priorities.

The two leaders also discussed various ongoing development and welfare projects in AJK.

Shehbaz reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to continuing its support for the development of the region and improving the wellbeing of its people.

Gillani said that he would use all his capabilities to promote development and public welfare in AJK.

He appreciated the cooperation extended by the federal government and expressed his resolve to work jointly with Islamabad for the betterment of the region.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and PM’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah were also present.