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Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz urges dialogue, peace as PML-N reviews situation in Azad Kashmir

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Nawaz urges

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif expressed concern over the political situation in Azad Kashmir and urged all stakeholders to pursue dialogue and peaceful solutions within the constitutional framework.

Sharif made the remarks while chairing a meeting to review the political and administrative situation in Azad Kashmir. The meeting was attended by PML-N leaders from Azad Kashmir and senior party officials.

Addressing participants, Sharif said the party maintains a clear position on the Kashmir issue and supports the right of the people of Indian-administered Kashmir to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions.

He said PML-N has consistently prioritized constitutional rights, public welfare and development in Azad Kashmir, adding that the recent situation should not have escalated to its current level.

“This country belongs to all of us, and struggles for public rights should be carried out within the bounds of the Constitution,” Sharif said, adding that the party would continue to play its role alongside other democratic forces.

He urged the people of Kashmir to maintain their ideological and historical ties with Pakistan while remaining peaceful, calling for protest sit-ins to be ended and replaced with meaningful negotiations.

Sharif expressed hope that the people of Azad Kashmir, local authorities, the federal government and political parties would work together to help restore peace and stability in the region.

The PML-N president also emphasized the importance of promoting tolerance and political harmony, saying Kashmiris have made immense sacrifices for Pakistan and that Islamabad has consistently supported their cause.

Referring to the current national environment, Sharif said the government and Pakistan’s defense institutions had achieved significant successes and cautioned against actions that could serve the interests of hostile forces.

The meeting also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in recent incidents in Azad Kashmir and offered prayers for the deceased.

Sharif additionally praised Ameer Muqam for his role in organizing election campaigns in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif criticises development delays in Gilgit-Baltistan

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GILGIT:  Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister  Nawaz Sharif has criticised the pace of development in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying many projects remain incomplete and road conditions in the region are a source of concern.

Addressing an election rally in Gilgit, he said he had visited Skardu and Gilgit several times during his tenure as prime minister and expressed disappointment over the current state of infrastructure.

“The roads are in poor condition, full of potholes. I feel pain seeing this,” he said, questioning why key projects such as the Mansehra-Gilgit road had not been completed.

Nawaz Sharif said he did not want to criticise any political party but questioned why development initiatives were neglected despite repeated announcements. He added that his party has always sought votes based on performance rather than criticism of opponents.

He claimed that hospitals, hydroelectric projects, and the Nagar development project were initiated by his government, and asked which other party had delivered similar work in the region.

The PML-N leader also pointed to the limited flight operations at Gilgit Airport, saying it should be expanded and could handle significantly more traffic than the current three weekly flights.

He said future plans include expanding healthcare facilities so residents do not need to travel to Islamabad for treatment, improving tourism for job creation, and providing interest-free loans, scholarships, laptops, and a women’s university for local students.

Nawaz Sharif also referred to the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project, saying land acquisition funds were allocated during his tenure but the project remains incomplete, adding that timely completion would have benefited both Gilgit-Baltistan and the wider country.

National Assembly gears up to approve key Constitutional Amendment today

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is set to resume its session today, where lawmakers are expected to take up the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, with its approval considered highly likely.

Debate on the amendment has been underway since yesterday, and the House is expected to pass the bill clause by clause during today’s proceedings. The bill was formally presented in the assembly on Tuesday.

According to sources, the government needs 224 votes to secure the amendment’s passage and currently enjoys the support of 237 members of the ruling coalition.

Former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif is also expected to attend the session and cast his vote in favor of the amendment, sources confirmed.

Government insiders stated that the administration intends to expedite the establishment of the Federal Constitutional Court immediately after the President signs the amendment. The process of forming the court will begin as soon as presidential assent is granted.

Sources added that if the bill is passed today, judges of the Federal Constitutional Court could take oath as early as Thursday, marking the court’s formal establishment.

The 27th Amendment empowers the President and Prime Minister—through mutual consultation—to appoint judges to the new court. The bill has already been approved by the Senate.

Meanwhile, opposition parties have submitted their alternative constitutional amendments to the National Assembly Secretariat, which they plan to present separately. However, the government is confident it will defeat the opposition’s proposals with a two-thirds majority and ensure the amendment’s approval in today’s session.