Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, arrived in Karen on his first visit to Neelum, he was warmly welcomed by a large crowd led by the Minister of Information, Pir Muhammad Mazhar Saeed Shah. On this occasion, the Minister of Government, Mian Abdul Waheed, was also present. Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq was taken in a grand rally of vehicles from Duwarian to Lawat Bala. A large number of people participated in the welcoming rally, which included many cars and motorcycles. The participants of the rally raised resounding slogans of “Long Live Pakistan” and intermittently chanted “Pakistan Zindabad” as well as “What is the relation between Kashmir and Pakistan? La Ilaha Illallah.” The participants were carrying flags of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. Upon seeing Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, the youth chanted “Long Live Pakistan” and “Long Live Anwar ul Haq.” The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed at various points, and flower petals were showered upon him. At the location of Karen, the local people gave a hearty welcome to Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq with the beat of drums. A large crowd also welcomed the Prime Minister with drum beats at Duwarian. Welcoming banners were displayed at various places along the route of the rally. The Chairman of District Councils, Chairmen of Union Councils, and members of District and Union Councils welcomed the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. The most senior minister, Colonel (R) Waqar Noor, and government ministers Chaudhry Azhar Sadiq and Diwan Ali Khan Chughtai also accompanied the Prime Minister.