The Azad Kashmir cabinet Tuesday approved a broad set of reforms aimed at improving healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection across the state.
Senior Minister Mian Abdul Waheed and Minister for Forests Javed Ayub briefed the media at the Muzaffarabad Press Club following the cabinet session.
Key measures include the rollout of the state-wide health card program, approval for new schools and colleges, and the revival of student unions.
The cabinet also directed the finance minister to draft recommendations for reducing property and transfer taxes.
Significant development allocations were confirmed, including Rs 2.6 billion for solid waste management, funding for the Gulpur bridge, and support for existing and upcoming hydropower projects. Additionally, the cabinet approved closing the tariff gap between 5 KVA and 60 KVA connections.
Healthcare upgrades will see CT scan and MRI facilities installed in state hospitals, while water supply improvements under the Greater Water Scheme were also approved. In the realm of public safety and social services, the cabinet announced plans for establishing women police stations and child protection units at all divisional headquarters.
According to officials, these decisions form a transformative agenda that will deliver tangible improvements in essential services and governance across Azad Kashmir.
