ISLAMABAD: (Parliament Times) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said that government and 220 million people have always extended unconditional support to the Kashmiris for their right to self determination.
He was addressing PML-N workers in connection with the appointment of former candidate for legislative assembly and party worker Shoaib Abid as Vice Chairman Local Government Board at Kashmir House here on Saturday.
Raja Farooq Haider said government of Pakistan raised voice for the oppressed Kashmiris at every available forum for which the people of AJK and Occupied Kashmir are thankful.
He informed the workers that AJK share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) increased manifold after 26 years. “The development budget rose from ten billion to 24 billion rupees. People could see visible changes in health, education and infrastructure development” he added.
The Prime Minister said 13th Amendment in Interim Constitution made state government in financial and administrative affairs autonomous. Finality of Prophet-hood was made part of constitution through 12th Amendment.
Congratulating the newly appointed Shoaib Abid as Vice Chairman Local Government Board, the premier hoped that he will prove his appointment right through his performance. “Sufficient funds would be provided to the local government institutions, Municipal Corporations and Committees”, PM announced.
Raja Farooq Haider while giving credit of the ongoing development and significant increase in the development budget of the state to former Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that Kashmiris could never forget his kindness and invaluable support. “The Former Prime Minister took practical steps and resolved the longstanding issues of state government. Later, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also continued his mission”, Haider added.
Raja Farooq Haider asked workers to make close liaison with public and play active role for solving their problems. “Present government is utilizing all available resources to address the genuine problems of the masses. Revolutionary steps have been taken in three and a half years time and same will be continue for next one and half year. We will present our performance and will return to the government again”, premier told workers.
Earlier, Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan, Shoaib Abid and other were accorded warm welcome by the large number of party workers.
AJK Cabinet and legislative assembly members and other senior party leaders attended the function.-