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Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR ( AJK): November 10: Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gilani paid rich tribute to Baba-e-Poonch, Colonel Khan Muhammad Khan, on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader, social reformer and educationist who devoted his life to public welfare and the promotion of education.
In his message, issued on Tuesday, the prime minister said Colonel Khan Muhammad Khan firmly believed that education was the key to regional progress and prosperity. Driven by this vision, he established the Sudhan Educational Conference in 1934 and promoted education through public participation under the historic Muthi Atta Movement.
He said the tradition of public service continued in the family of Baba-e-Poonch. His son, Colonel Muhammad Naqi Khan, carried forward his father’s mission of serving the people, while his grandson, Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan, was continuing the family legacy as President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
The prime minister said his government was committed to preserving the legacy of the region’s illustrious leaders and working towards an educated, prosperous and progressive society.
Reaffirming his government’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for their right to self-determination, Prime Minister Gilani said the people of Indian- illegally occupied Jammu Kashmir state continued to resist India’s illegal occupation. He added that the lifelong struggle and services of Colonel Khan Muhammad Khan offered a lasting lesson in unity, perseverance and commitment to public service.
