Faisal Rathore Announces Priority Overhaul of Mirpur Healthcare, Pledges Swift Resolution of Public Issues

MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to addressing the long-standing issues of Mirpur on a priority basis, acknowledging the immense sacrifices rendered by its people for the progress and prosperity of the country.
Chairing a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the Prime Minister emphasized urgent reforms in the healthcare sector, particularly at Divisional Headquarters Hospital Mirpur and the Kashmir Institute of Cardiology, where shortages of staff and infrastructure have been hampering service delivery. He directed that these deficiencies be addressed without delay, stressing that safeguarding human life remains the government’s foremost responsibility.
Highlighting the need for improved emergency response, the Prime Minister ordered an increase in the emergency medicine budget in line with population demands to ensure timely and effective treatment for patients. He reiterated that health and education continue to be central pillars of the government’s policy framework.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Housing and Physical Planning, Chaudhry Yasir Sultan, and Minister for Revenue, Chaudhry Muhammad Ikhlaq, along with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Azadar Hussain Kazmi, DG Political Affairs Aamir Zeeshan Jarral, Executive Director of Divisional Hospital Mirpur Ijaz Raja, and Principal of Benazir Bhutto Medical College Dr. Faisal Bashir.
During the session, the Minister for Housing drew attention to the pressing challenges facing Mirpur’s healthcare institutions and affiliated communities. In response, the Prime Minister assured that all identified issues would be resolved on an urgent footing.
Reiterating his personal commitment, the Prime Minister announced that he would soon visit Mirpur to assess the situation firsthand and expedite the implementation of necessary measures.