AJK PM Gillani Orders Fast-Track Implementation of 100-Day Reform Plan

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani has directed the territory’s bureaucracy to accelerate preparations for implementing his government’s 100-day reform agenda, placing administrative performance and public service delivery at the centre of the new administration’s priorities.

Gillani issued the directions during his first meeting with government secretaries at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat in Muzaffarabad. He told senior officials that the government intended to produce results that citizens could see in practice, rather than limiting its programme to policy announcements.

The AJK premier said systemic reform, greater convenience for ordinary people and the creation of new opportunities were among his administration’s main objectives. He stressed that the bureaucracy would have a decisive role in converting government policy into measurable outcomes and urged officials to approach the programme with urgency and responsibility.

Gillani said an administration’s success depended heavily on the efficiency and commitment of its government machinery. He assured officials that the government would provide the support required to implement meaningful reforms, while making clear that departments would be expected to improve delivery and demonstrate progress during the 100-day period.

Employment also featured prominently in the meeting. The prime minister identified unemployment as a major challenge in AJK and said his government planned to introduce a youth engagement programme. Demand-based skills development initiatives in the social sector are also expected to form part of the administration’s effort to expand opportunities for young people.

The reform agenda is also set to target essential public services. Gillani said priority measures would be introduced to reduce difficulties faced by citizens in transport and healthcare. The government’s stated approach is to translate the reform programme into practical interventions whose effects can be felt by residents across the territory.

Senior officials separately briefed the prime minister on the functioning and requirements of key departments. Chief Secretary Khushal Khan presented information on the organisational structure of the Services and General Administration Department, while Inspector General of Police retired Captain Liaqat Ali Malik briefed Gillani on police performance, future requirements and the overall law and order situation in AJK.

The next phase will centre on departmental implementation of the 100-day agenda, with government secretaries expected to turn the prime minister’s priorities into specific administrative measures. Progress on youth programmes, skills development, transport, healthcare and institutional performance will provide the first indication of how effectively the new AJK government can translate its reform commitments into visible improvements for the public.