Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif pays a visit to Bagh, Azad and Jammu Kashmir (AJK) on the opening ceremony of a sports stadium. He inaugurated 42 development projects reported Waqt News.
Prime Minister said, “We will make sure that it becomes the most beautiful place in Pakistan. AJK will be given technology and progressive environment. Such sports complex, educational centers and development projects were not available in Bagh before. Today these projects are being put up at an international level. I am happy to announce, the literacy rate of AJK is higher than other areas of Pakistan.”
The PM said, “The projects that are being inaugurated today will not only help AJK to grow but also improve the living standards of the people. The water supply project in Bagh is enough to last for years to come. 8th October 2005 earthquake was a very unfortunate incident and till today we have not recovered from the loss. We can’t bring back the dead but give a better life to our brothers and sisters who survived the natural calamity. We should thank the support of international community, civil society and institutions that have stood by us in this catastrophe. It would never have been possible without the untiring efforts of Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA). It has worked day and night to rebuild the lives of AJK. ERRA should be made into a strong institution, just like any international rescue institutions.”
Prime Minister further stated on the occasion, “We want to build roads to help you in transportation and have better trade deals. It will not only enhance your businesses but also improve the economy of AJK. Various projects have been completed and those underway will be completed within no time.”
On the issue of unprovoked firing from Indian side the PM said, “Pakistan cannot ignore the deaths of innocent citizens of AJ Kashmir, who have been killed, due to Indian firing on LoC. Pakistan will keep raising the voice of Kashmir’s till they get their rights. Even the working boundary of Pakistan is being attacked by India; the violation is being highlighted at all the international forums. Pakistan will not tolerate this violation at any cost. No one should look at Pakistan with an evil eye. We are capable enough to respond in the same manner.”
“Pakistan is fighting a war on Terrorism for years but we will eliminate all terrorist elements at all cost. Pakistan Army is making all efforts to end terrorism in Pakistan. No terrorists, extremist groups will be tolerated and NAP is working on finishing them from the root. Pakistan wants to give the global community a gift of a terrorism free world,” said the PM.
The PM announced, “State of the art Hospital will be established for the people of AJK. Its standard will be equal to any hospital in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi.”
PM AJK Chaudhry Abdul Majid welcomed PM Nawaz Sharif, President of AJK Sardar Yaqoob was also present on the occasion.