Iftikhar Gilani elected as the new Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir
In a significant development, the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has elected Iftikhar Gilani as the new Prime Minister of the state. He was the candidate of Pakistan's ruling party and secured the support of the majority of the assembly members.
During the electoral process, voting continued in the assembly, after which the Speaker officially announced Iftikhar Gilani's victory. This election has paved the way for the formation of a new government in the state, which has raised new expectations in political circles.
Following his victory, newly elected Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani addressed the Legislative Assembly, stating that he would dedicate all his energies to the development of the state and the welfare of its people. He expressed his commitment to taking all political parties along to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.
Pakistan's central government has also welcomed the election of Iftikhar Gilani. A government spokesperson stated that the federation will fully cooperate with the new government for the development of Azad Kashmir so that public issues can be resolved on a priority basis.
The people of Azad Kashmir are now looking forward to economic improvement and the provision of basic amenities from the new government. The time ahead may be full of challenges for Iftikhar Gilani; however, his success is being seen as a positive step toward political stability in the region.