AJK Cabinet Approves Service Tribunal Amendment, Development Budgets and Sharda Police Station Land; PM Terms Overseas Convention a Milestone

Muzaffarabad: A meeting of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet was held here today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore.During the meeting, the Cabinet approved the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Service Tribunals (Amendment) Act 2026, the revised budget estimates for 2024–25 and budget estimates for 2025–26 of the Bagh Development Authority, and the allocation of state land (Khalisa Sarkar) for Sharda Police Station.The Cabinet also accorded approval for the cancellation of the State Subject Certificate in favour of Muhammad Asim Sharif Butt, son of Muhammad Sharif Butt, resident of Mohalla Androon Haram Gate, Mohalla Talan Wali, Multan.Earlier, the Cabinet was briefed on Mirpur Healthcare Hospital. A committee headed by the Minister for Finance was formed to review the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Khalisa Sarkar (Ground Rent and Lease) Amendment Rules 2025.Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore stated that the government has worked painstakingly to restore public confidence and fast-track the development process. Regarding the upcoming Overseas Convention being held in Muzaffarabad, the PM said that the convention would serve as a significant milestone for the region.Terming overseas Kashmiris as a valuable asset to the state, he said that their valuable input and suggestions would be incorporated into government policy.He said that the purpose of organizing the Overseas Convention was to provide overseas Kashmiris with an opportunity to play their much needed role in the construction and development of the state.He further stated that the government was taking serious steps to provide a conducive environment for foreign investment.The meeting was attended by members of the cabinet, chief secretary, and other relevant authorities.