Bureau Report,
Multan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Azad Kashmir President and Most Senior Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has said that PTI has come to power by breaking the status quo and people would definitely get relief. “People-friendly Prime Minister Imran Khan gave Rs 1200 billion relief to the people during the Corona epidemic. Imran Khan is a patriotic Pakistani who played cricket abroad and brought money to Pakistan. I saw Imran Khan himself donating to Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in a Dalda box. The country is working to reduce inflation. The people will definitely get relief,” he said. He expressed these views while talking to the media on the occasion of a one-day visit to Multan yesterday.
He further said that Azad Kashmir had a lot of potential in terms of tourism adding that opening of more tourist destinations in Azad Kashmir would reduce load of tourists in Murree. He said that one window
tourism authority will be established in Azad Kashmir for swift facilitation of tourists. Moreover, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan announcement of construction of Shunthar Tunnel to connect Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan which will reduce journey of 12 hours for the people of Chilas and Astor.
He also stated that PTI government of Azad Kashmir would fulfill expectations of people. “For the first time in the political history of Pakistan, the government of Pakistan has announced Rs 370 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan and Rs 500 billion for Azad Kashmir. It is the duty of the government to provide facilities. Funds for mega development package will be given to Azad Kashmir in phases,” he added
Commenting on Murree incident, he termed it tragic and demanded its through investigation. He appreciated role of Pakistan Army, Punjab Rescue 1122, administration and other agencies in rescuing the tourists trapped in the snow.