PM Imran rubbishes allegations of making AJK a province

ISLAMABAD, 24 July 2021, (TON): Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected the opposition parties’ allegations that his government was mulling to make Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) a province of Pakistan.

While addressing a public gathering in AJK’s Tarar Khal area, the premier said “as per United Nations resolutions only Kashmiri people can decide their future through referendum.”

The PM was addressing a rally ahead of AJK assembly elections scheduled to be held on Sunday (June 25).

Over 3.2 million voters will elect a 53-member assembly for a five-year term. Out of 53 seats, 45 are general, while eight are reserved for women, technocrats and religious scholars.

PM Imran expressed hope that Kashmiris will get their right to self-determination in line with UN resolutions and their sacrifices for freedom will not go in vain.

He added that Pakistan will hold another referendum to let the Kashmiris decide whether they want to join Pakistan or stay independent.

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