LAHORE:President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan on Sunday urged the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), particularly the youth, to exercise their right to vote responsibly and prioritize national interests while electing their representatives.In a video message, he said elections were not merely about changing governments but about shaping the future of coming generations and ensuring the region’s long-term prosperity, according to a press release.He highlighted that sustainable progress and economic stability in Azad Kashmir depend heavily on developing robust local revenue streams.He stressed that until AJK’s local economy becomes self-reliant, efforts to raise personal incomes, execute large-scale development projects, and realize public welfare goals will remain unfulfilled.Calling for the promotion of new investments, he urged the government to foster a business-friendly.
environment where local and foreign investors can operate with complete confidence, thereby expanding commercial activity and driving long-term economic growth.
Investment, he added, will not only strengthen the regional economy but also generate significant employment opportunities for unemployed youth, particularly educated young men and women.
Underscoring AJK’s vast natural potential, the IPP President remarked that Azad Kashmir’s breathtaking landscape, scenic valleys, and world-class tourist spots make it an ideal engine for regional growth.
Modernizing the tourism sector, upgrading basic infrastructure, and incentivizing private investment would significantly boost local revenues while creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
Reminding citizens that elections every five years offer a crucial opportunity to redefine their trajectory, Abdul Aleem Khan urged voters to assess candidates based on their track record rather than rhetoric or partisan loyalty.
He called on the public to reject politicians who make grand pre-election promises only to ignore public grievances once in power, advising them instead to place their trust in proven performance and honest leadership.
Directly addressing the youth of Azad Kashmir, the IPP President encouraged them to look beyond simply casting their own votes. He urged them to actively guide their parents, elders, and family members to the polling stations with a shared vision.
“Voting is not just about an individual; it is about the future of your family, your region, and Azad Kashmir as a whole,” he remarked, tasking the youth with raising political awareness within their communities.
He concluded by calling on voters to critically evaluate past performance, unfulfilled commitments, and persistent issues before making their choice.
“The people of Azad Kashmir have a defining opportunity to choose a better future—one that leads to a prosperous, resilient, and stable region,” he stated, reaffirming the IPP’s unwavering commitment to public service, economic stability, transparent governance, youth employment, and all-round development across Azad Kashmir.