ISLAMABAD: Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has said the federal government is committed to complete all development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on a priority.
During a meeting with caretaker Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Mir Afzal, Gandapur said GB has immense potential in the tourism and minerals sector and it will soon emerge as Pakistan’s economic hub.
The minister said, “PM Imran wants to bring the enlightened, moderate and progressive face of the GB before the world.”
He said the government aims to preserve, protect and present the potential of the region to the world while seeking tourists’ attention towards the untouched beauty of the area.
Referring to the strategic location of the region, Gandapur said, “People of the region are defense shield of Pakistan and their sacrifices for the country are written in the history with golden words.”
“The problems and challenges, people face were temporary and a passage to a brighter future, he added. Ali Amin Gandapur said that protecting the rights of people from Gilgit-Baltistan is the top agenda of his government and he will continuously work for it.
Both the dignitaries discussed the law and order situation and ongoing development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. The caretaker CM appreciated the efforts of the federal government for showing a special interest in the development and prosperity of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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