Historic AJK Package Signals Pakistan’s Firm Stand on Kashmir

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Muzaffarabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while unveiling an unprecedented development package for Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday, reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast political, diplomatic and moral support for the Kashmir cause, underscoring that the struggle for self-determination would continue in line with UN Security Council resolutions.

Key highlights of Shehbaz Speech:

1.Paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people, stating that Kashmiris may sacrifice their lives but will never compromise on freedom.

2.Emphasized that durable peace in South Asia is impossible without resolving the Kashmir dispute and ending India’s hegemonic policies.

3.Declared Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein”, reiterating Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s stance as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

4.Paid homage to Kashmiri martyrs and leaders, including Burhan Wani, Syed Ali Geelani, Asiya Andrabi, Yasin Malik and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, acknowledging their sacrifices.

5.Expressed deep grief over the demise of former AJK President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, honoring his lifelong services to the Kashmir freedom movement.

6.Linked the Kashmir and Palestine issues, calling them a test of the international community’s commitment to democracy, justice and international law.

Announced a comprehensive development package for Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including:

Establishment of Danish Schools and a world-class Danish University in Muzaffarabad
Focus on modern technology, IT, artificial intelligence and scientific research
Increased stipends for Kashmiri migrants
Merit-based laptop distribution and scholarships
Expansion of water supply schemes, hydropower projects and bridge construction

8.Enhanced funding for universities, especially women’s higher education institutions.

9.Assured that Pakistan’s support for AJK would continue regardless of political changes, urging unity and perseverance to achieve national development and advance the Kashmir cause.

Concluded with a strong message of solidarity: “Pakistan Zindabad, brave Kashmiri people Zindabad.”

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