Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that important steps are being taken for development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

He said this while talking to the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq in Islamabad.

He said that development of Azad Kashmir is first priority of government. The Minister underscored the need to promote tourism in Azad Kashmir.

Ahsan Iqbal said that Paksat MM1 satellite will help in providing fastest internet service to Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

He said AJK and GB need to use this service in education and health sectors.

Source: Radio Pakistan