Khawaja Farooq appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister of AJK

Saman SiddiquiApril 12, 2023

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Senior Minister Khawaja Farooq Ahmed has been appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister of AJK!

His appointment comes as a full bench of the AJK high court disqualified Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas for contempt of court a day earlier.

Khawaja Farooq will hold office till the election of the new prime minister.

A summary of his appointment was sent by President Azad Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood to the Chief Secretary, who approved his appointment and also issued the notification.

Saman SiddiquiApril 12, 2023

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Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist, holding a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies, associated with the electronic media industry since 2006 in various capacities. Here at OyeYeah, I cover a range of genres, from journalism to fiction to fashion, including reviews, and fact findings.