Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assures AJK President Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan of federal support for development and reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan, congratulating him on assuming office and expressing his best wishes for his tenure.
During the meeting, Sharif reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to providing all possible assistance to accelerate development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and improve the standard of living of its people, according to Prime Minister’s Office Press Release No. 451/2026.
The prime minister also reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle to achieve their right to self-determination.
“Pakistan will continue to support the Kashmiri people until they are granted the right to decide their future through a free and impartial plebiscite in accordance with United Nations resolutions,” Sharif said.
He further emphasized that Pakistan would continue providing moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiri people until they receive their legitimate rights.
The meeting underscored the federal government’s stated commitment to supporting development initiatives in Azad Jammu and Kashmir while maintaining Pakistan’s longstanding position on the Kashmir dispute.
Rana Sanaullah Khan, adviser to the prime minister, was also present at the meeting.
The meeting was reported by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing in Islamabad on Oct. 23, 2026.
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