Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has mandated enhanced cooperation between the federal government and the administrations of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to expedite development projects aimed at socio-economic relief.
According to Radio Pakistan, Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad to discuss issues related to AJK and GB. During the meeting, he underscored the historical importance of these regions and acknowledged the sacrifices made by their people. He also stressed that the newly established governments in AJK and GB should undertake innovative, result-driven strategies to tackle governance challenges and improve public service delivery.
The meeting delved into administrative and governance concerns across both regions, exploring ways to improve federal-regional coordination. Participants reviewed institutional mechanisms to address outstanding legislative and financial issues and to speed up socio-economic development projects, including improvements in roads, infrastructure, healthcare, and regional connectivity.
