Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Minister for Information Pir Mazhar Shah on Tuesday tendered his resignation due to unavoidable reasons days after he returned from participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla campaign, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Addressing a press conference at the PID Complex in Muzaffarabad, Pir Mazhar expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Anwarul Haq, for the trust reposed in him.
He also thanked journalists and officers of the Information Department for their cooperation during his tenure. “I am grateful that you [journalists] all have supported me since May 2024 till today. I also thank the Prime Minister who trusted me,” he said.
Saeed also sent a resignation to the AJK Prime Minister, stating that “due to some unavoidable reasons, I am submitting my resignation from the office of the Ministry of Information.”
In its letter, the minister expressed gratitude to the premier for allowing him to fulfill the responsibilities of the Ministry of Information.
“With all my possible abilities, I have tried my best to serve the state and national interests, a transparent information system, and a positive representation of the government. I have done my best,” he wrote.
Addressing a press conference, the minister clarified that his resignation was not driven by any grievances.
“I have no complaints or differences with the Prime Minister. I am resigning purely due to unavoidable reasons,” he stated, adding that he hoped to remain associated with the media fraternity even after leaving office.
Reporter: Zahid Bashir Chaudhry