President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said both human as well natural resources were essential for the socio-economically prosperity of a country. The president, addressing the “GB Dream Road Show” organized by the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Government, said intellect, consistency in policies, avoiding confusion, and actively cooperating with each other would enable the country to tread the path of development.
The ceremony was attended by GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah, Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan, ministers and others. The president said he always represented the Gilgit-Baltistan region as its ambassador for promoting its tourist attractions. The tourists should be facilitated in the area and the biggest charm of tourism for a tourist was easy and the shortest possible access to the destination, he added. President Alvi said the GB was rich in natural resources like minerals, gems, and fruits. He said using scientific methods for cutting and finishing gems and skills required for such work could be learned in a very short period of time. Highlighting the importance of IT skills for the GB youth, the president said people with IT skills could earn their livelihood by offering their services in other countries while living in Pakistan through online platforms.
