PM welcomes AJK agreement; urges focus on public interest

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the agreement reached between the government’s Negotiation Committee and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a “great success for Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.”

The deal brings an end to days of tension and protests, with demonstrators dispersing, all roads reopened, and life gradually returning to normal.

The prime minister congratulated the government team and the members of the Negotiation Committee for their “tireless efforts” in achieving the breakthrough. He also praised the JAC for opting for peaceful dialogue over confrontation.

“Public interest and peace are our priority. We will continue to serve Azad Kashmir. Finally, conspiracies and rumors have died down, and all issues were resolved amicably. Alhamdulillah,” Shehbaz said in a statement.

He urged the people of Azad Kashmir to “avoid paying attention to rumors,” reassuring them that his government had always protected the rights of Kashmiri brothers and sisters, and would continue to do so.

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry confirmed on X that the matters had been settled with the JAC and the agreement signed. “Protesters are going back home. All roads have been opened. This is a victory for peace,” he said.

He added that a special committee has been formed which will meet every fortnight to resolve outstanding issues.