Former Prime Minister Calls AJK His Second Home
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has expressed interest in becoming the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
He linked the possibility to his party’s victory in the upcoming regional elections.
Speaking at an election rally in Muzaffarabad, Sharif described Azad Jammu and Kashmir as his second home.
He said the region was as important to him as Punjab.
Sharif promised to dedicate his attention and political experience to improving public services and infrastructure across the region.
His remarks came as his party intensified its election campaign through major public gatherings in Muzaffarabad and other areas.
Motorway, Hospitals and Public Transport Promised
Sharif announced several major development commitments during his address.
He promised to increase the Azad Jammu and Kashmir development budget by ten times if his party formed the next government.
He also announced plans for a modern motorway connecting Mansehra with Muzaffarabad and Mirpur.
Sharif questioned why Azad Jammu and Kashmir had not received modern highways despite the expansion of Pakistan’s motorway network.
He said improved road connections would support tourism, trade and economic activity.
The former prime minister also promised 15 mobile hospitals for remote communities.
These units would provide healthcare services in areas with limited access to major medical facilities.
Sharif also announced plans to introduce 10 Green Line buses in Muzaffarabad.
The proposed service would improve public transport and provide residents with safer and more reliable travel options.
Maryam Nawaz Asked to Prepare Special Package
Sharif asked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to prepare a special development package for Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
He said residents should benefit from development initiatives similar to projects being introduced in Punjab.
The proposed package is expected to focus on healthcare, transport, roads and other public services.
Sharif said he would remain personally involved in monitoring development work.
He added that if he did not become the regional prime minister, he would visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir every three months.
During those visits, he would review major projects and discuss progress with the local party leadership.
The promises place development at the centre of the PML-N election campaign.
However, their implementation would depend on electoral results, funding approvals and coordination between regional and federal authorities.
