AJK PM Anwarul Haq to face no-confidence motion tomorrow

MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) - The voting on much-awaited no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq would be held tomorrow (Monday) in the AJK Legislative Assembly.

The AJK Legislative Assembly secretariat has issued the agenda in this regard.

Meanwhile, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, PPP nominee for the top slot, has secured the support of two additional members from the forward bloc.

AJK Minister for Education Diwan Chughtai has announced his support for the PPP after meeting Faryal Talpur.

Moreover, another cabinet member Professor Taqadas Gillani has also withdrawn her support for Anwarul Haq.

Taqadas Gillani was elected on a reserved seat for women. With the latest developments, the PPP now enjoys the backing of 38 members of the Legislative Assembly.

On the other hand, sources close to Chaudhry Anwarul Haq said that he intends to face the no-confidence motion.

Bilawal tasks nominated AJK PM with enhancing mass contact

PTI, the Muslim Conference, and the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Party are expected to remain neutral during the vote.

Earlier, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has asked the party’s nominee for prime minister slot Faisal Mumtaz Rathore to increase public contact.

A meeting was held between Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Saturday at Zardari House.

During the meeting, the PPP chairman asked the PPP candidate that it was his responsibility to solve the problems of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

“Solve the problems of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir responsibly and amicably. Increase contacts at the public level to know their problems,” PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said.