London, (TW NEWS) – Chairman of the Global Pak Kashmir Supreme Council, Raja Sikander Khan, extends his profound and heartfelt congratulations to Ch. Tariq Farooq on assuming the esteemed responsibilities of Speaker of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Acting President of the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Raja Sikander Khan described the appointment as a significant responsibility at an important juncture for AJK, carrying with it the hopes and aspirations of its people. He expressed his confidence that Ch. Tariq Farooq, with his experience, political maturity and commitment to public service, will discharge these responsibilities with dignity, wisdom and distinction.

He prayed that Almighty Allah grant Ch. Tariq Farooq the wisdom, courage, strength and foresight required to uphold the sanctity of democratic institutions, strengthen the rule of law and serve the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir with sincerity, fairness and dedication.

Raja Sikander Khan stressed that the present moment calls for statesmanship over political division, dialogue over confrontation, and unity over differences. He urged all political parties, elected representatives, civil society and community leaders to come together in the wider national and public interest, placing the peace, dignity and prosperity of the people of AJK above political considerations.

He further called for meaningful, sincere and sustained engagement with the Awami Action Committee, emphasizing that legitimate public concerns must be heard with respect and addressed through dialogue, understanding and democratic means. Building public confidence and mutual trust, he said, is essential for lasting stability and progress.

Raja Sikander Khan emphasized that peace, law and order, protection of citizens’ fundamental rights and dignity, and good governance must remain among the foremost priorities of the new government. He expressed the hope that the new leadership will rise to the occasion and provide the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir with a government defined by justice, accountability, compassion and effective public service.

He concluded by extending his warmest congratulations and prayers for Ch. Tariq Farooq’s success, saying that this new responsibility is not merely an honour but a solemn trust placed upon his shoulders by the people and institutions of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

May Almighty Allah guide him in every decision, strengthen him in every challenge, and bless his tenure with peace, unity, progress and prosperity for the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.