Muzaffarabad: As he completed his first thirty days in office, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore reaffirmed his commitment to transparent governance, merit and serving the people.
Talking to different delegations on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said that soon after taking charge, his government laid down clear policies for key sectors including health, education, energy, roads, employment and administrative reforms. He said practical steps have already been taken to improve discipline in government departments, make public offices more responsive and ensure quick resolution of public complaints.
Faisal Mumtaz Rathore said ministers and government officers have been instructed to remain easily accessible to the public and address their problems without delay. He emphasized that government representatives must stay connected with the people and work with a sense of responsibility.
Highlighting his government’s priorities, the Prime Minister said special focus is being given to health and education, with efforts underway to improve facilities at basic health units, hospitals and educational institutions. He added that plans are also being prepared to provide employment and skill-development opportunities for the youth.
The Prime Minister announced that more public welfare initiatives would be introduced in the coming days, reiterating his resolve to put Azad Kashmir on the path of development, prosperity and stability.
Speaking on the Kashmir issue, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore said the PPP government would continue to raise the Kashmir cause at international forums. He stressed that highlighting Indian atrocities in occupied Jammu and Kashmir is a constitutional, moral and political duty of the base camp government.
