MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has said that restoring the trust of the people was a major achievement his government.
Addressing a massive public gathering at Abbaspur Friday, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore said that since he took the reins of the government his focus was primarily been on resolving public issues. He highlighted his special connection with Abbaspur, noting that his father won elections due to strong support from the area. Regarding the rehabilitation of Kashmiri refugees,the PM said that property rights would be granted to refugees of 1965 and 1971. On the occasion,the PM announced a slew of development projects including the establishment of Basic Health Units (BHUs) in all three union councils of Abbaspur, a town committee in Mandhol, and a police station in Sahar Chowki. He announced the elevation of Abbaspur’s Town Committee to a municipal committee.
He also announced setting up of first aid posts along the LoC, construction of roads such as the Tetri Note–Abbaspur road, and upgrading of educational institutions.He assured that Abbaspur Tehsil Hospital would receive necessary support and announced a grant of Rs. 5 lakh for the Abbaspur Press Club. The Prime Minister said that his government has addressed key issues, including issuance of health cards, the scheduling of the Bank of AJK, electricity and other issues in an effective and timely manner. Describing the current eight-month government as a “trailer” for the upcoming five-year term, he expressed the optimism that the PPP would return to power in the next elections.
The PPP, he said, believes in inclusivity with no tribal discrimination.He expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its continued support to the people of Azad Kashmir Kashmir particularly the provision of affordable electricity and subsidized flour. He pledged that Abbaspur would soon become a district and assured the people that the area would soon witness tangible results of the government’s initiatives.
Meanwhile,Prime Minister Rathore was accorded a grand welcome by the PPP workers upon his arrival at the venue.He was brought to the meeting venue in the form of a big rally. Party workers and traders showered flowers on the Prime Minister. On this occasion, slogans were also raised in favour of the PPP and the Prime Minister. Former Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, PPP President Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin, Minister for Higher Education Malik Zafar, Minister for Food Javed Iqbal Badhanvi, PPP leaders Amjad Yousaf, Raja Naseer, Faisal Naseem and other leaders were also present on the occasion.