{"id":104877,"date":"2026-02-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=104877"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:36:56","slug":"ajk-engages-kashmiri-expats-to-boost-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ajk-engages-kashmiri-expats-to-boost-economy.html","title":{"rendered":"AJK engages overseas Kashmiris to drive economic growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced plans to establish industrial zones and offer incentives to investors as part of its strategy to boost economic growth and address rising unemployment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore briefed media on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of investment from overseas Kashmiris in achieving sustainable development and strengthening the private sector. He said an upcoming overseas convention aims to directly involve the diaspora in economic development and build investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ajk-announces-pkr-310-bn-budget.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ajk-announces-pkr-310-bn-budget.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AJK announces PKR 310 bn budget with major development push<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnemployment is one of the biggest challenges in the region. The public sector alone cannot meet the growing demand for jobs,\u201d Rathore said. He added that the government\u2019s role is to create a conducive environment for private sector investment through the development of industrial zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prime minister also pointed to the tourism sector as a key area for investment, noting that the industry has the potential to generate thousands of local jobs. He emphasized that attracting investment would help retain skilled labor within the region and reduce the need for workers to seek opportunities abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rathore said that within the first 100 days of the current government, political stagnation has been addressed and public confidence restored. He also highlighted the government\u2019s engagement with the media, calling responsible journalism a cornerstone of democratic values and a tool for constructive public discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s initiative seeks to combine private investment, industrial development, and tourism promotion to create employment opportunities, encourage diaspora participation, and strengthen AJK\u2019s economic infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced plans to establish industrial zones and offer incentives to investors as part of its strategy to boost economic growth and address rising unemployment in the region. AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore briefed media on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of investment from overseas Kashmiris in achieving sustainable development and strengthening the private sector. He said an upcoming overseas convention aims to directly involve the diaspora in economic development and build investor confidence. Read: AJK announces PKR 310 bn budget with major development push \u201cUnemployment is one of the biggest challenges in the region. The public sector alone cannot meet the growing demand for jobs,\u201d Rathore said. He added that the government\u2019s role is to create a conducive environment for private sector investment through the development of industrial zones. The prime minister also pointed to the tourism sector as a key area for investment, noting that the industry has the potential to generate thousands of local jobs. He emphasized that attracting investment would help retain skilled labor within the region and reduce the need for workers to seek opportunities abroad. 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