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Malik Noor Awan hails PML-N’s AJK victory

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Japan President Malik Noor Awan has congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, party leader Nawaz Sharif, the party leadership, and workers on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s victory in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections.

In his congratulatory statement, Malik Noor Awan said the people of Azad Kashmir had expressed their confidence in the PML-N’s agenda of development, stability, and public service by electing the party to power.

He said the victory was not only a success for a political party but also a guarantee of a brighter future, a stronger economy, and sustainable development for the people of Azad Kashmir.

Malik Noor Awan stated that the PML-N has always centered its politics on public service, development, and the promotion of democratic values. He said this was the reason the people had once again placed their trust in the party’s leadership.

He expressed hope that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, new development projects would be launched across Azad Kashmir, employment opportunities would be created, and more effective measures would be taken to improve public welfare.

He further said that PML-N workers and the Pakistani community residing in Japan were also delighted with the historic victory and extended their heartfelt congratulations to the party leadership.

Reaffirming the commitment of overseas Pakistanis, Malik Noor Awan said they would continue to stand firmly with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and play their full role in supporting the country’s progress and development.

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