Pakistan Army in collaboration with Public Health Department conducted free medical camp in Saawan area of Jehlum Valley, Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), providing essential healthcare services to locals including families of martyrs and veterans.
The camp had a team of specialist doctors, including gastroenterologists, gynecologists and general practitioners, Express News reported.
Hundreds of patients received free consultations and medications during the initiative.
The locals expressed their gratitude for the efforts of the Pakistan Army and welcomed the provision of healthcare in remote areas. “This is a wonderful initiative and we hope these types of camps continue in the future,” said one resident.
In addition, a welfare program was carried out for retired soldiers and families of martyrs. The event included a mobile complaints cell to address veterans’ concerns, and actionable actions were initiated on the spot.
Pakistan Army regularly organizes medical camps in remote regions of AJK throughout the year, offering much-needed medical services and gaining wide recognition from local communities.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the first Daanish School of Science and Technology in AJK, marking a significant step in expanding educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
Speaking at the ceremony held in Bhimber on Wednesday, the prime minister highlighted the initiative’s objective of providing quality education to talented students from underdeveloped regions, a vision pioneered by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
“Thousands of students have graduated from Daanish schools and are now contributing in various fields,” Chief Minister Shehbaz said, adding that the schools provide free books, meals and boarding.
The Prime Minister announced plans to establish more daanish schools in AJK, including Neelum, and extend the initiative to Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan and the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He directed the authorities to complete the construction and operationalize the school within a year.
Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir. “The sacrifices of the people of Kashmir will not be in vain,” he said, emphasizing the dedication of Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to support the Kashmir cause.
AJK Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq hailed the initiative, calling it a “game-changer” for the region. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam confirmed the establishment of four Danish schools in AJK, which will facilitate access to modern education.
The event was attended by federal ministers, AJK legislators and Hurriyat leaders, underlining the government’s focus on promoting education as a cornerstone of national progress.
