Report: ANI
JHELUM VALLEY — Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Iftikhar Gilani visited Jhelum Valley, where he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome at various locations while travelling to Leepa Valley.
Residents and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers welcomed the prime minister at Tandaali, Karoli, Khan Bandway, Majhoi, Budhiyara, Garhi Dupatta, Garhi Dupatta Bazaar, Chattian, Saran and Nadol. He also received a grand reception upon reaching Hattian Bala Bazaar, where flower petals were showered on him and party workers raised enthusiastic slogans. Receptions were also held in Goharabad, Sain Bagh Bazaar and Lamnian.
Addressing a gathering at Hattian Bala Bazaar, Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani said the PML-N government stood for protecting the identity of the state, promoting development and serving the people. He said safeguarding the state's identity and maintaining law and order were collective responsibilities.
He pledged to address the deprivations faced by the people over the past five years and said collective efforts would be made to transform the state into a model of development. He also announced that he would soon undertake a detailed visit to Hattian Bala.
Addressing receptions in Lamnian Bazaar and Goharabad, the prime minister said efforts would be made to resolve the constituency's problems and address public grievances. He said the issues of the area would be addressed in consultation with PML-N ticket holder Chaudhry Rashid, keeping local priorities in view.
He added that the PML-N government was committed to development, progress and prosperity across Azad Kashmir.
