{
  "id": 4328845,
  "title": "AJK PM vows to restore internet, road links in days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-internet-road-links-in-days-4328845",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T02:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026047/ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-internet-road-links-in-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muzaffarabad: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gillani pledged to the business community and students that his administration would swiftly restore internet services at educational institutions and eliminate restrictions on road connections with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within the coming days. During a visit to the Central Press Club on Saturday, Mr Gillani announced that the government was also formulating a policy to address the business setbacks, particularly in Mirpur, following the internet outage and recent demonstrations. \"We will strive to revive business activities and aid in the recovery of losses,\" he stated. Accompanied by fellow legislators Chaudhry Abdul Rehman Arain and Dr Mustafa Bashir Abbasi, PM Gillani expressed apprehension over the situation in Rawalakot, vowing to take all measures to stabilize the area. He emphasized that educational disruption faced by children was the government's top priority, as teaching activities had been impeded in educational institutions. \"I will ensure internet access is reinstated in educational institutions within a few days,\" he affirmed. Regarding the road link restrictions, Mr Gillani assured the public that these closures would disappear within a day or two, with \"no restrictions or hindrances of any kind on movement.\" The prime minister emphasized his government's intent to bring political factions and citizens of the state together to progress AJK. \"If the government genuinely wishes to resolve people's issues, there should be no discord within the state or a message of division to the outside world,\" he declared. Gillani is heading to Lahore to meet with Nawaz and Maryam Sharif. He highlighted the election of numerous young PML-N legislators as a \"clear change\" in the political landscape and expressed confidence in his team's capacity to deliver. \"Our entire team has the ability to deliver. It has done so in the past and will do so again, and you will witness that delivery,\" he affirmed. Gillani credited former prime minister Nawaz Sharif with doubling AJK's development budget, enabling visible progress and the construction of the Central Press Club, made possible by PML-N federal resources. He acknowledged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for establishing Danish schools in four AJK districts, describing the initiative as an expression of PML-N leadership's affection for the AJK people. He appealed to the media to foster a positive atmosphere and counter negative effects, urging society to transcend the pursuit of \"fame and views\" and collaborate in building a strong, educated, and developed AJK. Prior to this, Mr Gillani toured the terminal of the green electric buses procured by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for AJK. Mr Gillani thanked PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam for their commitment to providing green buses to AJK ahead of the elections, assuring the AJK people that his administration would address their hardships and improve their lives.",
  "summary": "MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gillani has assured the business community and students that his government would restore internet services at educational institutions and remove restrictions on road links with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within the next few days. Speaking during his visit to the Central Press Club on Saturday, Mr Gillani said the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "AJK PM vows to restore internet, road links in days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-internet-road-links-in-days",
        "published": "2026-08-30T02:30:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}