PM AJK pledges economic revival, better governance

Haveli:The Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has said that serving the people and fulfilling the unfinished mission of his late father was the main reason behind his entry into politics. While addressing a condolence reference held in memory of late retired Sadar
Mualim Abdul Rashid Awan at Union Council Bhedi Kaiyan, the AJK premier said that putting Azad Kashmir on the path of economic stability and development remains his government’s top priority.

Prime Minister said that if given an opportunity, his government would transform Azad Kashmir into one of the strongest economies in the region within the next two years. He added that development of
neglected and far-flung areas has been a priority for the present government. The prime minister emphasised that politics should be based on public service, continuity and mutual respect rather than
coercion or confrontation. He vowed to work for restoring a peaceful and positive political atmosphere in the state.

Paying tribute to the late Abdul Rashid Awan, the Prime Minister said that his religious, educational and social services would always be remembered. On the occasion, Allama Imtiaz Ahmed Siddiqui, Malik Mukhtar Awan Advocate, Gulzar Rathore, Malik Mustafa Awan and others also spoke and highlighted the services and contributions of the deceased.?Meanwhile, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore inaugurated Nayabat at Union Council Bhedi, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the people of the area.. A large number of local elders, political and social figures, and residents
attended the inauguration ceremony.?Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the government was taking practical steps to address public issues and accelerate the development of backward areas. He said the establishment of Nayabat would help improve administrative affairs and ensure better public service delivery to the local population. Faisal Mumtaz Rathore also directed the
concerned authorities to make the service delivery mechanism more effective so that citizens could be provided with prompt and quality facilities.