SKARDU: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Engr Amir Muqamhas arrived in Gilgit Baltistan on his first three-day official visit after assuming charge as federal minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan.
The federal minister Engr Amir Muqam was warmly received by senior government officials and Pakistan Muslim League-N Gilgit-Baltistan leaders on arrival at Skardu Airport. A large number of PML-N workers were also present on the occasion.
During the three-day visit, the minister will hold meetings with the Chief Minister, Governor, Chief Secretary, and other senior officials of Gilgit Baltistan, besides visiting various development projects in the region.
The federal minister Engr Amir Muqam also held meetings with Pakistan Muslim League Gilgit Baltistan leadership and workers at Skardu Airport. The delegations warmly welcomed the minister and presented bouquets.
Talking to the media at the Airport, the federal minister said that Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has special affection with the people of Gilgit Baltistan. He said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is working day and night to bring economic prosperity to the country.
“I am delighted to be here to meet the people of Gilgit Baltistan to discuss their problems”, Engr Amir Muqam said.
He said that the federal government would strengthen coordination with the Gilgit Baltistan government to enhance cooperation between the federal and Gilgit Baltistan governments. The federal minister further said that the people of Gilgit Baltistan are very sincere, honest, and peace-loving.
He said that Gilgit Baltistan has great potential to attract a large number of domestic and international tourists due to its scenic beauty and diverse culture.
Earlier, Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization & Investment board Abdul Aleem Khan on Monday reached Skarduand inspected the damage caused by landslides on the main highway connecting Gilgit and Skardu.
He reviewed the current situation along with Director General of Frontier Works Organization Major General Abdul Sami and Federal Secretary Communications Ali Sher Mehsud.
He directed that more attention should be given to the main highway connecting Gilgit and Skardu. Aleem Khan further said that all possible measures should be taken to prevent the fall of rocks and mud and to protect lives and properties.
He asked Frontier Works Organization (FWO) to ensure an extensive survey of these highways with heavy machinery to take immediate steps. He said that in case of any untoward incident, maximum relief may be given in the minimum possible time with adequate measures.
Abdul Aleem Khan was briefed by FWO Director General Maj. General Abdul Sami and Federal Secretary Communications Ali Sher Mehsud and assured that they will continue efforts for the restoration of highways in the shortest possible time in the Northern Areas. Similarly, maximum machinery and manpower will be deployed in typical areas of land sliding so that masses should not face any kind of difficulty.
