MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq Friday reaffirmed his government’s resolve that public funds were being utilized solely for the welfare of the people with prime focus to ameliorate life style of the common man in the state.
The Prime Minister was talking to a delegation of political and social activists from Chehla Bandi. Referring to his government subsidies provided to citizens in the form of affordable electricity and wheat flour, Anwaar ul Haq said his government was providing a subsidy of Rs. 71 billion on flour and electricity.
The Prime Minister further stated that his government has taken historic steps to reform the system and improve service delivery.
Good governance
“In addition to enhancing health, education, and road infrastructure, we have focused on good governance and timely redressal of public grievances,” he added.
The delegation, earlier briefed the Prime Minister on issues related to the lack of an effective drainage system in Chehla Bandi.
The visiting delegation demanded the construction of a sustainable sewerage system and a paved track to facilitate proper drainage along the Chehla Bandi road.
In response, Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq directed the Muzaffarabad Municipal authorities to conduct a feasibility study to identify and address the obstructions causing water accumulation in the area.
