MIRPUR: Amidst an Iftar dinner hosted in his honor by Minister Wildlife Fisheries and Development Authority Muzaffarabad Sardar Javed Ayub, Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to prioritize the comprehensive socio-economic development of the region.
Emphasizing the pivotal role of tourism and road infrastructure in generating local employment opportunities, the PM underscored the imperative of improving the livelihoods of residents, including those in remote and far-flung areas.
PM Anwarul Haq, on the occasion, outlined the government’s dedication to uplifting the economically disadvantaged segments of society, citing the provision of financial assistance to widows, orphans, divorcees, the elderly, and disabled individuals through the endowment fund scheme.
Additionally, he underscored the government’s resolve to ensure equitable application of the law across the state and to utilize taxpayers’ funds for the welfare of the people.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister highlighted the government’s steadfast stance on combating corruption, promoting good governance, merit, and the rule of law. Notably, he stressed the government’s responsibility in providing alternative fuel to the populace and enforcing a ban on tree cutting to address environmental concerns.
During his visit, PM Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq ceremoniously laid the foundation stone for a 30 km network of link roads under the Kotla Constituency Kashmir Program, signaling a tangible step towards the realization of the government’s developmental vision for the region.
Meanwhile, local police in AJK have rounded up at least 50 alleged miscreants on the spot during a violent attack on Mirpur KFC Fast Food Outlet, police said.
Mirpur AJK Senior Superintendent of Police Kamran Ali, in a statement released to the media here on Saturday, said that police are after other absconding accused miscreants involved in storming the Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet at sector F/1 in the city for its alleged involvement with Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest demonstration, calling for boycott of the KFC products.
“Raids are being conducted to unearth and round up the accused with the help of CCTV cameras,” the statement said, adding that all the accused would be brought to justice as the case has been registered with the concerned police station.
Besides, those involved in fanning provocation in connection with the incident are also being identified for onward punitive action under the law, it said. The statement further stated, “We equally share grief with the Palestinian Muslims suffering Israeli brutalities”.
“No person or group could be allowed to create tension and unrest and create law and order under the bogey of the religious extremity,” the SSP said in the statement, warning to deal with the violators of the law with iron hands.
