AJK to be furnished with latest roads network to promote tourism: AJK PM

MIRPUR (AJK): , Sep 22 (APP):Prime Minister AJK Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi has said that all resources will be channelized for the promotion of tourism and development of infrastructure to provide better communication facilities to the people of Azad Jammu Kashmir.

He expressed these views while addressing a briefing given by the Department of Communications and Public Works on Wednesday.
The Minister for Communications and Public Works Azhar Sadiq was also present on the occasion. Secretary Communications and Public Works Ghulam Bashir Mughal briefed the Prime Minister.

The PM directed the concerned officials to ensure the completion of development projects within the stipulated time and to accelerate the tempo of developmental activities for the wellbeing of the people of the state.

He said that he has come into power with the sole objective to serve the people and no compromise will be made on the quality and transparency of the developmental work launched by the government for the wellbeing of the people of the state.He said infrastructure will be improved and steps will be taken for the development of tourism in the state. Highways will be built to a high standard to provide better communication facilities to the people of the state.

The Prime Minister said that the work of Toli Pir Lasdana Road is slowing down and asked the Minister of Public Works and Secretary works to visit the spot and inspect the pace of progress on the project and assured that no shortage of funds will be allowed for the completion of the public welfare oriented projects.

He also urged for the completion of the Rathoa Haryam Bridge. He said the present government is determined for development and prosperity of the people of Azad Kashmir and will channelize all resources to realize the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.

Qayyum stressed the need for the completion of the ongoing major projects within stipulated time to avoid extra expenditure. He said there was a vast potential in the tourism sector in AJK and improvement in the infrastructure can play a vital role in the development of tourism.

The PM said, officer who will work with dedication will be encouraged and appreciated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.