Islamabad, (Parliament Times) : Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan on Wednesday administered oath to the interim body of Azad Kashmir Engineers Association in Islamabad. Addressing the oath -taking ceremony the PM while appreciating the engineering fraternity’s role said that engineers have significantly contributed in the development of nations across the globe. “We have the opportunity to work with big companies in the world”, he said, adding that the engineering field had progressed a lot and there was a dire need to adopt new techniques and modern technologies to compete the world. Referring to the deadly earthquake that hit Azad Kashmir in 2005, the PM said, “After the earthquake, the construction of buildings in line with present day requirements has become compulsory”.He said that the PTI government was sincerely pursuing its agenda to serve the masses. The PM said that although he has been contributing in politics at national level as a technocrat, the main aim behind his decision to join politics was to serve his countrymen.On the occasion, the PM also expressed deep sense of shock over the loss of precious human lives in Peshawar. Special prayers were held for those who were martyred in the incident.Earlier on his arrival the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Azad Kashmir Engineers Association Engineer Zubair Ayub Khan and other members of the association.Meanwhile, Dr. Bo Abdullah, a leading UAE businessman called on Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan.During the meeting the duo discussed in detail the issues of mutual interest.PM condoles death of prominent spiritual personality Sahibzada Mohammad Saleem Chishti
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