Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep concern over the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and appealed to protesters to remain peaceful, assuring them that their grievances would be addressed.
He also announced an expanded negotiation committee and vowed to personally oversee the resolution process.
In a statement, the prime minister emphasized that peaceful protest is a constitutional and democratic right of every citizen, but urged demonstrators to maintain public order and avoid any actions that could disrupt peace.
He directed the law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint and patience with the protesters, ensuring respect for public sentiments and avoiding any unnecessary harshness.
The prime minister assured that the government was always ready to resolve the issues of its Kashmiri brothers.
