Shehbaz assures AJK premier of full support
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani of the federal government’s full cooperation in promoting development and the welfare of the region. The two leaders held their first meeting since Gilani assumed office following the recently concluded AJK elections. PM Shehbaz congratulated Gilani on assuming…
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged the federal government’s complete backing for newly sworn-in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Premier Iftikhar Gilani, according to reports on Wednesday. The two heads of state convened their inaugural conference since Gilani's inauguration, following the recent AJK electoral cycle.
Addressing Gilani, Shehbaz extended his congratulations on his assumption of office and wished him well in his term. During the discourse, they deliberated on peace, developmental initiatives, and existing welfare schemes in AJK. Shehbaz reaffirmed the federal administration’s pledge to support the region's advancement and flourishing economy. "The federal government will persist in providing total support to the government of AJK for the welfare of its populace," he affirmed.
Gilani expressed gratitude towards the prime minister for his support and declared his resolve to focus on the region's development and the welfare of its inhabitants. Notable attendees at the meeting included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Prime Minister's Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan.
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