MUZAFFARABAD: Newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Iftikhar Gilani, has announced that internet services across the region will begin to be restored within the next two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement was made during Barrister Iftikhar Gilani\u2019s first visit to the Central Press Club in Muzaffarabad, where he spoke with journalists about the government\u2019s immediate priorities and the restoration of essential services in Azad Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to sources, the newly elected prime minister said that the internal and external routes of Azad Kashmir would also be reopened within two days. The announcement comes amid efforts to restore normalcy and improve connectivity across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barrister Iftikhar Gilani said that the restoration of internet services would be carried out in phases. In the first phase, internet connectivity would be restored for educational institutions, with services expected to be made available to schools, colleges and other educational facilities within the next two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decision to prioritize educational institutions reflects the importance of internet access for students, teachers and academic activities. Internet connectivity has become an essential part of modern education, allowing students to access online learning resources, communicate with teachers and continue academic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prime minister indicated that the restoration would not necessarily take place across the entire region at once. Instead, the government plans to follow a phased approach, beginning with institutions involved in education before moving toward broader restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement is expected to provide relief to students and educational institutions that have faced difficulties because of limited or unavailable internet connectivity. In recent years, digital access has become increasingly important for education, particularly for students who rely on online material, digital libraries and communication platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Internet services also play a major role in economic and social activity. Businesses, freelancers, journalists, professionals and ordinary citizens depend on reliable connectivity for communication and access to information. A gradual restoration could therefore help support the resumption of routine activities across Azad Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking during his visit to the Central Press Club, Barrister Iftikhar Gilani also discussed the reopening of routes in and out of Azad Kashmir. He said the region\u2019s internal and external routes would be restored within two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reopening of transportation routes is another significant step toward normalizing daily life. Roads and other routes are essential for the movement of people, goods and services. Their restoration would allow greater mobility for residents and help facilitate commercial and administrative activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement regarding internet services and routes comes only two days after Barrister Iftikhar Gilani was elected prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barrister Iftikhar Gilani, a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, secured 30 votes in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly to become the 17th prime minister of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His election marked the beginning of a new administration in Azad Kashmir, with the restoration of essential services emerging as one of the immediate issues facing the new government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government\u2019s decision to restore internet connectivity in phases suggests that authorities are attempting to address the issue while taking into account the circumstances that led to the suspension or disruption of services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For educational institutions, the restoration of connectivity could be particularly significant. Students increasingly depend on internet access for assignments, research, examination preparation and communication with educational institutions. Teachers also use online platforms to share learning materials and coordinate academic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents and families may also welcome the announcement, as internet access has become an important means of communication and access to public information. Restoring connectivity could help residents reconnect with relatives, institutions and services outside their immediate areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The business community is another group likely to benefit from improved connectivity. Many businesses now depend on digital communication, online transactions, social media and internet-based services. A stable internet connection can therefore contribute to the broader economic recovery and continuity of commercial activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phased nature of the restoration means that the process may take longer for some users than others. However, the government\u2019s stated timeline indicates that educational institutions are expected to be among the first beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prime minister\u2019s announcement also signals an effort by the newly formed administration to respond quickly to issues affecting the public. The restoration of roads and internet services is likely to remain an important part of the government\u2019s immediate agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents will now be watching closely to see whether the announced two-day timeline is achieved and how quickly internet services are subsequently extended beyond educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The restoration of connectivity could also help journalists and media organizations resume their normal operations. Reliable internet access is essential for news gathering, communication, publication and interaction with audiences, making connectivity particularly important for the media sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, the reopening of internal and external routes could improve access to essential services and facilitate movement between different parts of Azad Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barrister Iftikhar Gilani\u2019s election as the 17th prime minister has therefore been followed by an early announcement focused on restoring connectivity and mobility. His government now faces the task of implementing these commitments and ensuring that services are restored in an orderly and timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For students and educational institutions, the promise of internet restoration within two days could provide an important first step toward returning to normal academic activities. For the wider population, the reopening of routes and eventual restoration of broader internet access could help restore everyday communication, business and social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coming days will determine how effectively the government carries out the announced measures. If implemented according to the stated timeline, the phased restoration of internet services and reopening of routes could mark an important step toward normalizing conditions across Azad Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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