AJK PM blames political instability for lack of progress
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani on Monday said his government’s priorities were improving governance, providing relief to people and ensuring balanced development in the state, while attributing the lack of continuity in development efforts partly to political instability. Talking to the media during his visit to Bhimber, he said four prime ministers had…
Muzaffarabad: Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) declared on Monday that his government's main objectives are to enhance governance, offer relief to citizens, and ensure equitable development across the state. However, he attributed the lack of progress in development efforts to political instability, noting that four prime ministers have changed positions in just five years, disrupting continuity in governance and preventing focused attention on public issues.
Speaking to the media during a visit to Bhimber, Gillani highlighted that four successive prime ministers have altered the course of governance, making it challenging to maintain consistent focus on essential public matters.
He acknowledged the media's role in bringing public concerns to the government's attention while assuring journalists that concrete measures would be implemented to address their legitimate concerns and welfare issues. The premier emphasized that his administration has devised a roadmap to tackle public grievances, enhance institutional performance, and maintain transparent and effective governance.
Gillani stated that the government's aim is to ensure that the advantages of good governance and development reach people at the grassroots level. During a meeting with Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Tariq Farooq, Gillani reviewed the performance of key departments such as education, health, electricity, and roads. He instructed officials to guarantee that government offices are accessible to the public, visitors receive polite treatment, and their problems are resolved without undue delays or obstacles.
Furthermore, the prime minister directed authorities to ensure the timely completion of ongoing development projects.
Gillani visited the Daanish School under construction in Bhimber, expressing his satisfaction with the progress, noting that 86% of the construction work had been completed, with classes set to begin in February. He planted a sapling on the school grounds, emphasizing the establishment of five such institutions as a significant step toward providing enhanced educational opportunities for middle-class families in AJK.
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