PM welcomes agreement between govt, JAAC in AJK
All legitimate demands accepted, legal action body constituted to resolve issues
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed successful negotiations in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and the agreement reached between the government’s negotiation committee and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).
The agreement was reached last night as a result of negotiations between the JAAC and federal ministers to end the tension in AJK, after which the roads of Muzaffarabad opened and the protesters returned to their homes.
The negotiation committee formed on the instructions of PM Shehbaz achieved a breakthrough in the second round. Late at night, federal ministers and leaders of the JAAC held a joint press conference, in which all the clauses of the agreement were announced.
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that all the legitimate demands of the JAAC have been accepted, and a “Legal Action Committee” has been constituted to resolve the issues, which will meet every fortnight.
He said that all issues have been resolved amicably, the enemy’s intentions have been thwarted and the welfare of the Kashmiri people is the top priority of the government.
The prime minister praised the members of the negotiation committee, appreciating their individual and collective efforts, and extended them a wholehearted commendation.
He described the development as “a major success for Pakistan and AJK,” saying that the restoration of peace and normalisation of the situation is a positive sign.
“Conspiracies and rumours have finally died down, and all matters have been resolved amicably — Alhamdulillah,” said PM Shehbaz.
He also thanked the members of the JAAC for the successful negotiations and congratulated them on the restoration of peace.
The premier reiterated that the government is always ready to resolve the problems of the Kashmiri people.
“Public welfare and peace are our priorities, and we will continue to serve the people of Azad Kashmir,” he added, urging the Kashmiri brothers to refrain from paying heed to rumours.
“We have always been the protectors of the rights of our Kashmiri brothers and sisters, and we will continue to safeguard their rights in the future as well,” the prime minister affirmed.
PM Shehbaz said that his government had always paid special attention to the issues of AJK and worked to resolve them on a priority basis.
Meanwhile, the ministers expressed grief over the loss of lives on both sides.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said in their messages on the social networking website X that this agreement is a victory for Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and democracy.
Ahsan said that the Kashmiri people are standing on the front line of Pakistan’s stance, while Tariq wrote in his message, “Long live Kashmir, long live Pakistan.” Staff Report
