AJK PM urges Kashmiris to reject anarchists
“Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has said that elements promoting disorder within the ranks of the Kashmir freedom movement are damaging its cause, urging people to reject a…”
Addressing a public gathering in Leepa Valley, Gilani said that while people's demands may be legitimate, the methods adopted to raise them must remain peaceful and constructive. He stressed the need to identify and discourage elements whose actions could fuel unrest and division.
The prime minister paid tribute to the courage and determination of residents living along the Line of Control (LoC), saying their morale had remained strong despite difficult circumstances. He also extended greetings to Pakistan Army personnel deployed along the LoC.Highlighting the government's development agenda, Gilani announced plans to engage consultants to prepare a comprehensive tourism development strategy for Leepa Valley.
He said viable projects would be introduced to promote the valley's natural beauty, attract visitors and create employment opportunities for local residents. He said eliminating unemployment and improving basic infrastructure, particularly roads, were among the government's priorities.
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The government would also work to improve access to higher education, offering financial support to deserving students from Leepa Valley to study at leading public and private universities across Pakistan. Gilani further announced that basic health centres and rural health facilities would be upgraded in phases, while several development projects for the valley would be introduced in the coming days.
Reaffirming the government's stated position on the Kashmir dispute, he said its objective was to secure the right to self-determination for Kashmiris in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
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