Muzaffarabad, (Parliament Times) : A review meeting regarding development was held here with Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq in the chair.
The meeting, which was attended by ministers and top officials of the government, reviewed sector wise progress on ongoing development projects in the region.
On this occasion, additional chief secretary development Ms. Midhat Shahzad gave a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister about the progress on various development projects launched in various sectors including electricity, roads, health, education and tourism.
While addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Haq stressed the need for early completion of all the projects. He said that there was no shortage of funds for development projects. He said that all possible steps were being taken to improve the road infrastructure to promote tourism in Azad Kashmir. “All ongoing projects should be completed as soon as possible”, he said.
Highlighting the importance of tourism industry, he said, “Developing a strong road infrastructure would pave the way to encourage tourists to visit various tourist places in region”.
He said that work on road projects should be accelerated.
The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary Zafar Mehmood Khan, Secretary Finance Lt. (retd) Islam Zaib, Accountant General Azad Kashmir Tafakhar Ali Asadi and Irshad Qureshi. Whereas Chief Secretary Dawood Muhammad Barich participated the meeting through video link.
Muzaffarabad: President Azad Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, while extending his heartfelt greetings to Muslims across the world, has said that Eid ul Fitr truly symbolizes the great values of Islam, the piety, patience and brotherhood, love and compassion.
In his message released on the eve of Eid ul Fitr, the president said, “This day of happiness is celebrated to express gratitude to God, the almighty, for His countless blessings”.
Remembering the people of Kashmir, who are caught in conflict and strife, Barrister Chaudhry said, “On this auspicious day, I miss my brothers and sisters who are sacrificing their lives to get their basic right, the right to self-determination in Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir”. He said that since August 2019 the people of the disputed region have been facing the worst kind of suppression and brutalities at the hands of the Indian occupation forces.
Expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people, he said, “People on this side of LoC stand in solidarity with them in their just struggle”.
He expressed the hope that the unprecedented struggle and sacrifices rendered by the people of the restive region would reach to fruition and justice would prevail in the end.
He expressed his belief that the day was not far when entire state of Jammu and Kashmir would unite and become a part of Pakistan.
“The state’s cultural, geographical, economic and spiritual relationship with Pakistan cannot be broken by any nefarious tactics”, he added.
He said that the history bearers witness to the fact that the successive Pakistani governments have always supported the Kashmiris’ legitimate struggle politically, morally and diplomatically.
He said that Kashmiri people would not hesitate to make any sacrifice for Pakistan.
Muzaffarabad: Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has extended his warmest greetings to Muslims on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In his message released on the eve of Eid, the Prime Minister said that this day truly symbolizes the spirit of love, sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood.
He said that the Eid demands us not to limit our happiness to ourselves but also to include the poor and deserving people around us in our joys.
He said that Eid-ul-Fitr was all about spreading love, sharing blessings and strengthening ties with the community.
“On this day, we sincerely pray for the entire Muslim world especially for the freedom of Indian Occupied Kashmir, development and prosperity of our beloved country”, the message said.
The prime minister Haq said that it was quite unfortunate that the people in the Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir suffered terribly at the hands of occupation authorities during the holy month of Ramadan.
Expressing his solidarity with his brethren in the Occupied territory, the PM said, “Although we cannot fully share the sorrow and sufferings being endured by our brothers and sisters on the other side of the LoC but let me assure that we stand shoulder to shoulder along with them in their struggle”.
He expressed the hope that the day was not far when occupied Kashmir will be free from Indian bondage.
