Gilgit-Baltistan package against UN resolutions, says AJK PM

RAWALPINDI: The newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haidar has termed the Gilgit-Baltistan Package as against the resolutions of United Nations, saying, it is affecting unity of Kashmir.

Addressing a press conference after offering Fateha at the mausoleum of Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas here on Friday, he alleged that Pakistan did not consult AJK president and prime minister before announcing the package.

In reply to a question, he said the government formed in AJK is not anti-Pakistan but our first and last priority is annexation with Pakistan, adding, line of control would be abolished soon and identity of Kashmiris would be restored.

According to him, whenever publicize to be held in Gilgit-Baltistan, then vote would be cast in our favor, adding, small cabinet would be announced soon and we would try to concentrate more earthquake-hit areas.

"Merit and provision of justice are included in our top priorities", Raja Farooq Haidar said and added that funds would be used in transparent way and developmental projects would be announced in all districts at equal basis.

To a question regarding affectees of Mangla Dam, he said he was aware of problems of affectees and serious efforts would be made for the solution of their problems.

He said Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani had made pledges last year and he should honor his pledges.

He said he and his cabinet members would remain in Kashmir most of the time, so that could resolve the problems confronting Kashmiris.