MUZAFFARABAD: The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore hold a press talk and apprised overall the situation of the Kashmir.
He said while talking to media that over the past several months, the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) has adopted a visibly proactive and accountable approach to governance, placing public welfare at the center of state policy. Rather than limiting itself to policy declarations, the government has emphasized execution, rapid relief for affected citizens, and expanded access to essential public services.
Significant progress has been recorded in priority sectors such as healthcare, education, employment generation, electricity, water supply, transportation, and urban services. Measures including prompt financial compensation, allocation of government employment to affected families, easing of tax and inflationary pressures, institutional reforms, and large-scale infrastructure investment have contributed to restoring public confidence.
This governance model signals a shift toward outcome-driven, citizen-focused policymaking that values social stability and long-term public interest over short-lived narratives. The administration’s focus on service delivery and measurable improvements reflects its stated commitment to standing alongside the people and responding decisively to their concerns.
Reaffirming its people-first policy framework, the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir has ensured immediate relief, compensation, and employment opportunities for families impacted by recent events, in line with agreed frameworks.
A succession of policy decisions across critical sectors including health, education, water resources, road infrastructure, and power supply highlights the government’s focus on performance-based governance and practical solutions to public needs.
Review process completed for 192 FIRs linked to violent incidents; 177 cases withdrawn while 15 related to fatalities retained; steps underway for formation of a Judicial Commission.
Families of those who lost their lives during the October 1–2, 2025 incidents provided full compensation and government employment.
Legislative process initiated for establishing two additional Intermediate and Secondary Education Boards in AJK.
Cabinet Committee submits report on land compensation issues of Mangla Dam Raising Project affectees; further deliberations ongoing.
Amendments to the Local Government Act 1990 completed in line with its foundational principles; case pending before AJK High Court.
Agreement finalized with State Life Insurance for rollout of Health Card scheme; ministerial recommendations placed before Cabinet.
Rs. 5.5 billion PC-I approved to establish MRI and CT scan facilities in all districts; federal funding formally requested.
Power sector overhaul plan valued at approximately Rs. 9.9 billion finalized and forwarded to the Power Division.
Cabinet downsized to a maximum of 20 ministers, departmental consolidation completed under administrative reform agenda.
Draft law prepared to merge Accountability Bureau with Anti-Corruption Establishment; alignment with NAB framework in progress.
Proposed tunnel projects in Neelum Valley under review; federal consultations held on alternate utilization of Saudi funding.
Constitutional and legal committee established to examine AJK Assembly seat matters; initial session conducted.
Coordination with AJK High Court ongoing for nomination of judges to Judicial Commissions.
Civil Aviation Authority feasibility assessment on Mirpur International Airport timeline under federal consideration.
Property transfer tax aligned with Punjab through new legislation; additional levies abolished.
Federal action initiated to implement 2019 court ruling on hydropower projects.
Water supply feasibility studies completed in ten districts; multiple schemes underway or incorporated into ADP.
Gulpur Bridge project in Kotli included in ADP; rehabilitation and monitoring of other bridges continues.
Revenue implications of advance tax reduction under review by Monitoring & Implementation Committee.
Strict enforcement of open-merit admissions policy across educational institutions.
Water supply and transmission line project for Dadyal Kashmir Colony approved under ADP 2025–26.
Policy drafting in progress to grant ownership rights to residents of Mandour Colony.
Cabinet approves revised transport policy; reforms implemented in compliance with court rulings.
All Kashmiri demonstrators detained in Rawalpindi and Islamabad released.
Monitoring & Implementation Committee fully operational to oversee execution and review incentive structures.
Government jobs awarded to families of the deceased; reinstatement of affected employees and closure of non-fatal FIRs completed.
Outstanding electricity dues of Mangla Dam affectees waived; prohibition on future billing notified.
National experts conducting feasibility study for realignment and reconstruction of Kahuta–Azad Pattan Road.
Electricity meters procured through e-tendering to enhance transparency.
Improved flour quality ensured through blended supply of local and imported wheat.
Universal Service Fund initiatives completed to enhance mobile internet coverage; tariff parity with Islamabad under progress.
Solid waste segregation and collection projects launched in ten districts under ADP.
Cabinet Committee constituted to finalize code of conduct for student organizations.
Abolition of 5 kW requirement for private educational institutions; revised commercial power tariffs enforced.
Public Action Committee’s support acknowledged in crackdown on electricity theft and recovery of arrears.
Capital injection approved to transform Bank of Azad Kashmir into a scheduled bank within the designated timeframe.
