Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday asserted that efforts are underway to make institutional reforms, governance and public service mechanisms more effective across the liberated territories.
Mirpur (AJK), (Urdu Point / Pakistan a point news – April 3, 2026) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday asserted that efforts are underway to make institutional reforms, governance and public service mechanisms more effective across the liberated territories.
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The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to a delegation of prominent political and social figures from Mirpur district who visited him at JK House, APP AJK According to a reporter on Friday.
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Sources said that Rathore said on the occasion that the government would continue to appreciate and encourage competent officers and individuals who have shown outstanding commitment to public service.
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“The government always values the services of officers who discharge their duties with honesty and integrity,” the Prime Minister said, adding that Raja Irfan Saleem was among those who demonstrated a high level of integrity and a strong sense of duty throughout his long tenure in the police service.
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“In recognition of his unprecedented services, he was promoted to the position of Director of Airports after retirement,” he noted.
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He said that state institutions are being further strengthened through strict adherence to the principles of merit and transparency at all levels.
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The Prime Minister added, “Strengthening state institutions and promoting honest, loyal and competent individuals is an essential element of his government’s policy.”
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The Prime Minister expressed his deep gratitude to the delegation, and said that the government attaches great importance to the opinions of public representatives, social leaders and various segments of society.
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? The delegation particularly thanked the Prime Minister for promoting Raja Irfan Saleem to the position of Director General after retirement.
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Members of the delegation expressed their confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership and expressed their appreciation for the steps taken by the government.
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