PM constitutes committee to address problems faced by Gilgit-Baltistan Directs construction of Danish schools in G-B divisions
ISLAMABAD, (NNI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday constituted a committee to address the problems faced by Gilgit-Baltistan.
He announced the formation of the committee during a meeting with Chief Minister GilgitBaltistan Gulbar Khan who called on him in Islamabad today.
The Prime Minister directed the committee submit its recommendations after consultations on all the issues.
The prime minister assured the GB chief minister that uplifting the GB people by providing them with education and health facilities was among the federal government's priorities. He also sought recommendations on the ways to exploit the immense tourism potential of GB, besides instructing to expedite work on Attabad and Harpo hydropower projects.
Shehbaz Sharif directed the construction of Danish schools in all three divisions of GilgitBaltistan. He said Danish schools are being established in the region for the boys and girls belonging to poor families. These schools will provide international quality education to the children as well as accommodation facilities.
The Prime Minister said development of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and provision of health and education facilities to them is the first priority of the government.
Shehbaz Sharif directed to accelerate work on the completion of Attabad and Harpo hydropower projects.
The meeting was informed that the completion of these projects will ensure uninterrupted power supply in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Prime Minister was informed that the construction of Naltar Expressway has been completed which will play a key role in the development and prosperity of the region.
The Prime Minister also directed to prepare an action plan regarding the development of tourism and solar energy projects in GilgitBaltistan.
Federal Law and Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema and relevant senior officers attended the meeting which deliberated on the uplift of GB's education, health and tourism sectors.
The meeting was briefed about the progress on Attabad and Harpo hydropower projects. It was told that the said projects would help provide an uninterrupted power supply to GB.
The prime minister was told that work on Naltar Expressway has been completed to contribute to the progress and prosperity of the area.