Pakistan

Sherry Rehman calls for AJK PM to resign

Raja Farooq Haider allegedly made comments regarding the secession of Kashmir from Pakistan

News Desk July 31, 2017

PHOTO: SHERRYREHMAN.COM

Senator Sherry Rehman has called for the resignation of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider following his statement on the annexation of AJK in the aftermath of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s ouster.

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"It was shocking to hear such a statement coming from the PM of AJK. His loyalty should be to Pakistan and the people of AJK. Questioning AJK’s allegiance to Pakistan over partisan loyalty to the PML-N is unacceptable," the PPPP vice-president said.

In a tweet, Rehman shared, "The AJK PM has lost his standing to stay in office. He should resign after questioning AJK's allegiance to #Pakistan. No delay."

The AJK PM has lost his standing to stay in office. He should resign after questioning AJK's allegiance to #Pakistan. No delay.
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) July 31, 2017

AJK’s Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider made his comments yesterday while addressing a joint press conference with Gilgit-Baltistan’s chief minister.

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"The PM of AJK has lost his standing to stay in office for questioning AJK’s allegiance to Pakistan. His comment has made a mockery of his office and the struggle of the Kashmiri people. He must resign immediately," Rehman added.

COMMENTS (5)

Anurag Kas | 7 years ago | Reply The statement: "His loyalty should be to Pakistan and the people of AJK. Questioning AJK’s allegiance to Pakistan over partisan loyalty to the PML-N is unacceptable". Proves that: It is a case of forced loyalty. The people are comparing with the Indian counterpart and realizing the misfortune to be with Pakistan. India will welcome the people of AJK with open arms. Their lives will be much easier and better with India. Sooner or later this realization had to come.

Dolfred Pereira | 7 years ago | Reply the pot calling the kettle back

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Dharmesh Jhala | 7 years ago | Reply Well done.. One need to have courage to give this statement when they are surrounding by terrorists and military goons. His voice is clear and loud, they want to merge with India for better life, safety and opportunities... Azadi from Pakistan...

Muneer | 7 years ago | Reply He must resign.The reason is not his opinion but his loyalty to an individual and so preference of individual Nawaz Sharif over the state of Azad Kashmir.Raja Farooq has betrayed both his own government and the state.

vinsin | 7 years ago | Reply What about J&K being a disputed territory? What about giving them J&K people right to self determination?

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