ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned additional charge of the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, in place of National Heritage and Culture, to Amir Muqam.
A notification to this effect was issued by the Cabinet Division which read that the Prime Minister, in terms of rule 3(4) of the Rules of Business, 1973, has assigned the additional portfolio of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, in place of the additional portfolio of National Heritage and Culture, to Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions.
Thus relieving Amir Mugam, Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions from the additional portfolio of National Heritage and Culture, the notification added.
Meanwhile, Amir Muqamurged for an unbiased inquiry into the Shangla incident on February 9, stressing the need to uncover the genuine perpetrators and masterminds involved.Talking to media, Amir Muqam, KP PML(N) President, questions PTI’s delayed response to the Shangla incident on February 9, asking about their sudden attention after a month.
He stressed the significance of the children who lost their lives in the tragedy, likening them to his own sons. Moreover, he expressed remorse for the incident and urged for an immediate inquiry.
In the tragic event that occurred in Shangla on February 9, Amir Muqam said: “we lost two of our brethren/children. We deeply mourn their loss and stand in solidarity with their families during this time of grief.”
In response to PTI’s accusations, he stated that the PTI leadership has only now begun politicizing the tragic incident after a month. He emphasized that engaging in blame games will not lead to any meaningful outcomes. Additionally, he mentioned his intention to address this issue during parliamentary sessions.
He insisted on a transparent investigation into the incident. Those responsible for orchestrating this tragedy must be held accountable, and the truth about those who exploited innocent lives for political gain must be exposed to the public.
