Barrister Chaudhry further said that it was quite heartwarming to see the Kashmiri expatriate community’s significant contribution to British society.
AJK: President Azad Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has congratulated Barrister Azhar Iqbal on his appointment as a judge by the British Government.Pertinently, Barrister Azhar Iqbal’s family hails from Faizpur Sharif area of District Mirpur Azad Kashmir.While speaking to justice Iqbal on phone, the President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said, ” It is a matter of pride for us that the British government has appointed a Kashmiri origin as a judge for the first time”.Extending his heartfelt felicitations to justice Iqbal and his family Barrister Chaudhry wished him a successful tenure ahead.
Barrister Chaudhry further said that it was quite heartwarming to see the Kashmiri expatriate community’s significant contribution to British society. The president said that he wished as a vibrant community the Kashmiri diaspora in the UK should also raise their voices for the resolution of the Kashmir problem and use their political clout to help stop the ongoing Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir.On this occasion, Barrister Azhar Iqbal thanked the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for congratulating him on the phone and said, ” As a judge I will try to discharge my duties to the best of my abilities “.
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The president of Azad Kashmir ‘President of Azad Kashmir‘, Urdu pronunciation: [s̤ə’dr-e: a:’za:d kə’ʂmi:r]), officially the president of the State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is the constitutional and ceremonial head of state of Azad Kashmir.
The president is elected by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly for term of 5 years under the provisions of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Interim Constitution) Act, 1974.
Powers of President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Executive Powers related to appointment, removal , issuing orders and oath taking.
Judicial Powers related to Supreme Court and High Court of Azad Kashmir.
Legislative Powers related to Legislative Assembly of state.
Emergency Powers related to emergency.
Executive Powers
He is constitutional and ceremonial head of state. All executive powers are exercised by Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir consisting of Prime Minister and cabinet on his behalf. He is bound to act on advice of Prime Minister or cabinet.
He is Vice Chairman of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council.
President may on the advice of Prime Minister make rules for carrying out the purpose of the Constitution.
He can promulgate orders on advice of Prime Minister, Ministers or relevant authority.
He appoints senior most minister as Prime Minister in absence of Prime Minister due to death , resignation or removal of Prime Minister or any other reason.
He appoints Plebiscite Adviser in state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
He appoints Adocate General of state on advice of Prime Minister.
He appoints Auditor General in state on advice of Chairman of Council.
He appoints Chief Election Commissioner after consultation with Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition.
He appoints Members and Chairman of Council of Islamic Ideology on advice of Prime Minister.
He appoints Chairman of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission on advice of Prime Minister.
As a Chancellor of Public sector Universities of Azad Jammu and Kashmir , he appoints Vice Chancellors of that universities on recommendation of relevant authority.
He take oath from Prime Minister and members of cabinet including Ministers and Advisers.
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