GILGIT, May 11 (APP):Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gil
git-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engr. Amir Muqam, vowed on Saturday to fast-track development projects in Gil
git-Baltistan, harness the region’s mineral resources, and prioritize its progress.
Addressing the media alongside former Chief Minister of Gil
git-Baltistan, Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, and Member National Assembly MNA from Kohistan, Muhammad Idrees, at local hotel in Gilgit, he expressed appreciation for the warm
reception in Gil
git-Baltistan. He pledged to increase the capacity of the Hanzel Hydropower Project to 40 MW as a significant step towards the region’s progress.
Underlining the tourism prospects of Gil
git-Baltistan, he emphasized its status as a prime tourist destination. Directives have been issued to the Chief Secretary and other officials to expedite ongoing development projects.
Expressing concern over frequent flight cancellations causing inconvenience to the populace, he announced plans to request the Prime Minister for the deployment of C-130 aircraft. Initiatives are in progress to secure constitutional rights for the people of Gil
git-Baltistan, including the appointment of judges to the Supreme Appellate Tribunals.
Traders involved in Pakistan-China trade will receive support and have their concerns addressed. He commended the people of Gil
git-Baltistan for not participating in the conspiracy to dis
respect the martyrs on May 9, 2023, stating that such abhorrent acts could not be committed by true patriots.
He emphasized the nation’s admiration for its armed forces and assured that those responsible for the events of May 9 would face consequences. Responding to a query, he affirmed his
respect for all workers who recognize former Prime Minister Muhammad Naw
az Sharif as their leader, emphasizing unity among PML-N members.
Earlier, Engr. Amir Muqam, accompanied by Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Gulbar Khan, in a meeting, agreed on the importance of improving coordination between the Gil
git-Baltistan government and the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan.
In their meeting, they extensively deliberated on the security status in Gil
git-Baltistan, budgetary concerns, ongoing development initiatives, and the provision of wheat to the region.
Engr. Amir Muqam affirmed that the federal government is committed to providing full support for the development of Gil
git-Baltistan. He reiterated his commitment to addressing the region’s challenges regardless of political affiliations.
Engr. Amir Muqam said he had already informed Prime Minister Shehb
az Sharif about the salary issues, development projects, and wheat supply in Gil
git-Baltistan, prompting the Prime Minister to prioritize resolving these matters.
The minist
er stated his intention to engage with pertinent authorities to address the economic challenges facing the region.
