Rana Sanaullah says Pakistan–Kashmir bond ‘cannot be weakened,’ announces Nawaz Sharif’s July 19 Mirpur visit

MIRPUR, Jul 14 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan on Tuesday said the relationship between Pakistan and the people of Kashmir was enduring and could not be undermined. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Mirpur, he said efforts to create divisions between Pakistan and Kashmir would not succeed and reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding support for the Kashmir cause.

Accompanied by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam, and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders, Rana Sanaullah also expressed confidence that the July 27 general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir would be held on schedule in a peaceful and transparent manner. He said voters would elect representatives capable of addressing public concerns and promoting the region’s development.

Commenting on regional security, Rana Sanaullah accused India of targeting civilian-populated areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir during what he referred to as “Operation Sindoor,” and said Pakistan’s armed forces had responded effectively. He also alleged that India was attempting to foment unrest in Balochistan and AJK. The report reflects his remarks; India has consistently rejected similar allegations.

Highlighting government initiatives, Rana Sanaullah said electricity and flour subsidies had been provided to residents of AJK, while Rs10 billion had been allocated to improve the region’s power infrastructure. He said additional measures, including improvements in public services and internet connectivity, were also planned. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry called for free, fair, and transparent elections, while Amir Muqam said most demands raised by protest groups had been addressed through negotiations and announced continued investment in development projects, including the Rathua Haryam Bridge. Rana Sanaullah also announced that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Mirpur on July 19 to address a public gathering.