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Islamabad: Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, has emphasized that students’ welfare, educational advancement, women empowerment, public issue resolution, and promotion of religious harmony remain top priorities of his government.Addressing several delegations at the Prime Minister’s Office here today, Rathore highlighted that fostering inclusivity, interfaith harmony, and democratic governance is central to sustainable development in the region.During his meeting with the Peoples Students Federation (PSF) Azad Kashmir, the Prime Minister stressed the need to restore student unions, reform curricula, and expand technical education. He said such initiatives would equip youth with leadership skills and modern competencies, enabling them to excel at both national and global levels. Rathore assured that a comprehensive policy would be formulated to address student concerns.In a separate discussion with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Azad Kashmir Women Wing President Shaheen Kausar Dar, matters concerning women empowerment, political participation, organizational strengthening, and party activities were deliberated. Rathore reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for women, while Dar appreciated the government’s performance during its first 100 days in office.The Prime Minister also met a delegation of religious scholars led by Chairman Ulema and Mashaikh Sahibzada Zulfiqar Ali, underlining the vital role of clerics in promoting peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony. Rathore urged collective efforts to eliminate sectarianism, extremism, and societal hatred, and assured that issues concerning mosques and seminaries would be addressed on a priority basis.Further, during a meeting led by PPP Azad Kashmir Central Vice President Rashid Salam Butt, the Prime Minister heard concerns of the delegation and assured that relevant authorities would take prompt action while maintaining ongoing consultations with representatives.Former assembly member Shehzada Kausar Gilani, ticket holder Ishtiaq Gilani, and overseas PPP leader Umar Riaz extended their congratulations to Rathore on assuming office and lauded the government’s early achievements, including the successful Overseas Convention.
Delegations in Attendance:PSF Azad Kashmir: Sardar Fozib Khan (Chairman Coordinator), Arbaz Mustafa, Bilal Kazmi, Ubaid Sadiq, Raja Haseeb Advocate, Khan Nawab, Daniyal Baig, Afzal Haider, and others.Ulema and Mashaikh Delegation: Sahibzada Zulfiqar Ali, Sardar Ahmed Sagheer, Murtaza Durrani, Shehzad Rathore, Muhammad Ali Advocate.PPP Delegation: Rashid Salam Butt, Asghar Gujjar, Chaudhry Jameel Asghar, Haji Siddique, Umar Riaz; former minister Javed Butt was also present.Excerpt:AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has reiterated his government’s commitment to advancing students’ welfare, women empowerment, and religious harmony, underscoring inclusive development and democratic governance as central to the region’s progress.
