AJK announces 3-day mourning over demise of Kalsoom Nawaz
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MIRPUR (AJK): The AJK government on Wednesday announced three days mourning over the sad demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.
The decision to this effect was taken by the AJK Cabinet which met on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan in the Chair.
The Cabinet termed the death of Begum Kulsoom as a great loss to the Sharif family and paid homage to the struggle of the Begum Kulsoom for restoration of democracy in the country.
A resolution was also passed in a meeting which reads as, "She was a symbol of resilience against dictatorship, her efforts for restoration of democracy proved fruitful. She was a courageous woman. Her death caused a great loss to the country".
The resolution said ”She was a companion and visionary politician. She was a humble woman and politician who never used abusive language in her whole political life. She was a role model for other politicians as well, Begum Kulsoom became the first lady of Pakistan in her husband's three terms as prime minister and she did not get perks and privileges of a first lady".
In another resolution, the AJK Cabinet paid tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Qaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for his tireless efforts for the creation of Pakistan. ”Quaid-i-Azam is indeed ranked amongst the most visionary politicians and great statesmen of the world. The Quaid successfully led the freedom movement of the Muslims of the Sub-Continent and established the first Islamic ideological state of the world. Freedom Movement is a living testimony to the Quaid’s political insight and visionary leadership, which would continue to be a bright reference point in the history,” the Cabinet said.
The entire world is aware of the Quaid’s adherence to his principles. He respected law and constitution all his life and fostered positive values in politics. He imparted such inspiring lessons like unity, faith, and discipline to the Muslims of the Sub-continent that they enlighten our lives even today, the resolution read.
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