Rawalpindi – Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Monday asserted that the bond between Kashmir and Pakistan was “unbreakable”, declaring that no power may separate the area from the nation.
Addressing members of the District Bar Affiliation Rawalpindi, the AJK premier mentioned Kashmiris would “all the time stay aligned with Pakistan”, emphasising what he described as a historic and ideological relationship.
“The bond between Kashmir and Pakistan can by no means be damaged,” he mentioned. “We have been one, we’re one, and we are going to stay one.”
Rathore linked his remarks to what he termed Pakistan’s rising position in worldwide affairs, stating that the nation’s diplomatic engagement had strengthened confidence amongst Kashmiris. He expressed hope that the folks of Kashmir would finally realise their proper to self-determination.
Reflecting on his tenure, the prime minister mentioned his authorities had inherited vital political and administrative challenges. He famous that, on the time he assumed workplace, public belief in state establishments had weakened and governance constructions have been below pressure.
“After we got here to energy, the political system had successfully collapsed, and key selections have been being formed by avenue actions,” he mentioned, including that his administration had sought to revive stability and reconnect governance with public sentiment.
He credited the Pakistan Peoples Get together for taking what he described as a tough however obligatory political duty. Quoting Asif Ali Zardari, he mentioned the celebration had been guided by the precept: “If not us, then who?”
Rathore additionally criticised the unfold of misinformation on social media, arguing that “fabricated narratives” couldn’t endure and that public belief should be rebuilt by way of responsive governance slightly than rhetoric.
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, who additionally addressed the gathering, mentioned Pakistan’s political and navy management had earned worldwide recognition for its latest position on the worldwide stage. He contrasted Pakistan’s place with that of India, claiming that Islamabad’s diplomatic standing had strengthened.
He additional careworn the necessity for financial reform, cautioning that structural weaknesses couldn’t be addressed with out tough coverage selections. “We should enhance our financial foundations, reform the tax system, and create an surroundings conducive to funding,” he mentioned.
The occasion was attended by senior members of the authorized fraternity, together with representatives of bar associations and office-bearers of the Peoples Legal professionals Discussion board, who welcomed the visiting dignitaries.
The gathering supplied a platform for political leaders to interact with the authorized group on points starting from regional geopolitics to governance and financial reform, with audio system emphasising the necessity for institutional stability and public belief.
