ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Thursday to review matters related to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
The meeting focused on administrative and governance issues in both regions. Participants examined institutional mechanisms to streamline federal-regional coordination, address pending legislative and financial matters, and accelerate socio-economic development projects, including roads, infrastructure, healthcare and regional connectivity.
Highlighting the historical significance of AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan and the enduring sacrifices of their people, the DPM/FM emphasised that the newly formed AJK & GB governments should take fresh, result-oriented initiatives to effectively resolve governance challenges and improve public service delivery. He directed all concerned to ensure close co-ordination with the respective governments to expedite ongoing development projects and deliver tangible socio-economic relief to the people.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Amir Muqam, SAPM Tariq Bajwa; the Secretary, Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON; and senior officials from the concerned ministries.
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