Muzaffarabad: Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, paid a visit to the Baloch Freedom Memorial of Kashmir where he offered Fateha at the shrine of Colonel Hidayat Khan, a figure celebrated for his role in the Kashmir freedom movement. During his visit, the Prime Minister also made a special prayer for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and reflected on the historical significance of the site.

According to Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the visit was marked by a briefing from Muhammad Abdullah Khan, the former Chairman of Town Baloch, who provided insights into the importance of the Kashmir Freedom Memorial. The memorial commemorates the pivotal moment in 1947 when, under the leadership of Colonel Hidayat Khan and Colonel Muhammad Hussain, a vow was made to sacrifice lives for the freedom of Kashmir. This vow included a declaration of Jihad against the Hindu Dogra regime, which was then ruling the region.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by several key figures including Azad Kashmir’s Minister of Information, Pir Mazhar Saeed Shah, as well as Nisar Ansar Abadali, Muhammad Akmal Sargala, Zafar Iqbal Malik, Chaudhry Ikhlaq, Sardar Faheem Akhtar Rabbani, and Advisor Sardar Ahmed Sagheer. Their presence underscored the significance of the visit and the ongoing commitment of the Azad Kashmir government to honor the legacy of those who fought for Kashmir’s freedom.