MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) - The second meeting of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) cabinet reviewed 19 agenda items, most of which were approved.
According to government ministers, the cabinet approved the establishment of special courts for overseas Kashmiris and the allocation of two per cent of the budget to promote sports. It also approved plans to establish gemstone excellence centres to develop the precious stones sector.
The government’s 100-day agenda will be launched soon. Under the plan, facilities at two basic health units and one rural health centre in each district will be improved.
The plan also includes establishing catheterisation laboratories in Bhimber, Kotli and Rawalakot, as well as setting up two stroke centres across Azad Kashmir.
The cabinet also approved financial assistance to address pension-related issues faced by retired employees of local government institutions. It further approved the merger of the administrative structures of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (SERRA).
Government ministers said initiatives including the Dhee Rani Programme, Suthra Kashmir Programme, Himmat Card, Clinic on Wheels and IT digitalisation projects would also be launched soon.
They added that special attention would be given to promoting tourism and enhancing the capacity of government institutions.