FATEHPUR/MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq Thursday visited recent Indian firing-hit forward town of Fatehpur Thakiala, close to this side of the ceasefire line to take stock of damages caused to civilian infrastructure and express solidarity with the people who lost their loved ones due to Indian aggression.
The Prime Minister visited the graves of the martyrs at Samti Majhan and other places and offered Fateha for the departed souls.
He also visited residence of Dr. Musa to express sympathy with the bereaved family.
The Prime Minister also announced to build a primary school in the name of Misbah Shaheed at Samti Majhan on the demand of the heirs.
Senior Minister Colonel (retd) Waqar Ahmed Noor, Minister for Public Health Dr. Nisar Ansar Abdali, Minister for Rehabilitation Javed Badhanvi were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the premier said that the nation was proud of the sacrifices of martyrs. Martyrs, he said, were God’s chosen people.
Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families, the PM said, “Imagine how difficult and painful life is there on the other side of the LoC”.
He also appreciated the people of the area for their resilience and their resolve to defend the homeland.
“Pakistan army has made us proud”
The Prime Minister said that the Pakistan army has made us proud. He appreciated the leadership across the political spectrum for standing firmly with the army.
The PM further stated that financial assistance has been provided to the heirs of all the martyrs.
“An emergency fund was established before the war to deal with any emergency situation,” the PM said adding that all losses including houses, livestock would be duly compensated to mitigate the sufferings.
Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq said that dishonesty and corruption in Azad Kashmir stand completely uprooted.
The Prime Minister assured that the resources of the state will be spent on the development and welfare of the public.
