AJK govt celebrates Diamond Jubilee foundation

MUZAFFARABAD, Oct 24 (NNI): The Diamond Jubilee of the foundation of the Azad Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir was observed across the liberated territory on Monday with a renewed pledge to take the ongoing freedom movement in the Indian Occupied Kashmir to its logical conclusion, ensure good governance and supremacy of the rule of law in the region.
Special ceremonies, seminars and symposiums were held across the region to pay homage to martyrs who laid their lives during the freedom movement in 1947. The day began with a 21-gun salute, after which special prayers were offered for the security and stability of Pakistan and the freedom of Occupied Kashmir.
The main function of the Foundation Day was held at Muzaffarabad Parade Ground, with acting president Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anawar-ul-Haq as the chief guest.
On this occasion, acting president AJK unfurled the flag. Besides Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan, the function was attended by senior minister Khawaja Farooq Ahmed, cabinet ministers, members of the legislative assembly, the Chief Secretary, the Inspector General of Police and a large number of people.
Smartly turned-out contingents of Azad Kashmir Police, Rescue 1122, Commandos, Girls Guide, Boys Scouts and Tourist Police presented a guard of honour to the president. National anthems of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir were played. Ch. Anawar-ul-Haq gave away presidential medals for outstanding works in various fields of life.