Summary Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met Azad Kashmir’s president and prime minister to discuss development projects, tourism, trade, public welfare and economic opportunities.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Dr Mohammad Najeeb Khan and Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani to discuss development, public welfare and economic stability in the region.
The meeting focused on accelerating multidimensional development projects, promoting local trade and developing regional tourism. Measures to ensure the timely completion of major road projects were also discussed.
The AJK president and prime minister stressed the need for increased support from the federal government and modernisation of healthcare and educational facilities in Azad Kashmir. The participants also discussed creating employment opportunities and expanding economic prospects for young people.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening longstanding ties with the people of Azad Kashmir.
Ishaq Dar expressed confidence in the initiatives undertaken by the AJK leadership and emphasised the need to continue effective and result-oriented measures in line with the aspirations of the region’s people.
The Government of Pakistan reiterated its commitment to supporting Azad Kashmir’s development and prosperity. Dar assured the AJK leadership of continued cooperation in ongoing development projects and efforts to improve the public’s social and economic well-being.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry also attended the meeting.
