ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Thursday to review matters pertaining to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) with the Government of Pakistan.

The meeting focused on administrative and governance issues across both regions. Participants examined institutional mechanisms to streamline federal-regional co-ordination, address pending legislative and financial matters and accelerate socio-economic development projects including roads, infrastructure, healthcare and regional connectivity.

Highlighting the historical significance of AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan and the enduring sacrifices of their people, the DPM/FM emphasised that the newly formed AJK and GB governments should take fresh, result-oriented initiatives to effectively resolve governance challenges and improve public service delivery. He directed all concerned to ensure close co-ordination with the respective governments to expedite ongoing development projects and deliver tangible socio-economic relief to the people.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON; SAPM Tariq Bajwa; Secretary Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON; and senior officials from the concerned ministries.