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Those whose own roads are in disrepair cannot build roads in Azad Kashmir: Maryam Nawaz

Muzaffarabad: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that those whose own provinces have broken roads cannot build roads in Azad Kashmir. She added that those whose provincial resources are consumed by corruption cannot provide resources to Kashmir.She said that if her party forms the government in Azad Kashmir, it will construct homes worth up to Rs. 500,000 under the "Apna Ghar Apni Chhat" (My Home, My Roof) scheme. She also promised 2,000 scholarships, 5,000 laptops, and the provision of clean drinking water and medicines at people's doorsteps.Referring to political opponents, Maryam Nawaz said that some people come here to deliver speeches, make complaints, and level allegations. "With due respect, I ask them: whom are you complaining about? The government here is your own," she remarked.She made these remarks while addressing a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) public rally in Muzaffarabad. Referring to the previous AJK polls, CM Maryam claimed that the PML-N had won 17 seats while the then pr ime minister's party had secured three.Maryam claimed that the then prime minister had asked for the election results in AJK to be changed, saying that was the reason for the region's ongoing issues. Without naming anyone, the Punjab chief minister criticized political opponents for making complaints and levelling allegations during their speeches."I respectfully ask, who are you complaining about when your own government is here?" she said referring to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).The Punjab CM said she had not come merely to make promises but had brought the Punjab government's two-year performance before the people. "We have not come to ask for votes, but if you elect the PML-N, I promise the destiny of Azad Kashmir will change," she added. CM Maryam also announced plans to extend Punjab government initiatives to AJK, including housing, cleanliness and youth support programmes.