On the special request and persistent efforts of Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level committee to present recommendations for resolving the long-standing issues of Gilgit-Baltistan.
The committee, comprising nine members, will be chaired by Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Finance & Revenue, and includes Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister for Power Division; Mr. Musadik Masood Malik, Minister for Water Resources; Rngr. Amir Muqam, Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan; The Secretary, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan; Engineer Mohammad Ismail, Minister for Finance, GB; Engineer Mohammad Anwar, Minister for Agriculture, GB; Mr. Fateullah Khan, Chairman BOI, GB; and Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan.
The committee’s terms of reference include firming up recommendations on financial matters, net hydel profits, establishment of new districts, electricity crisis, and wheat subsidy. The committee will submit its report to the Prime Minister within thirty (30) days, providing a comprehensive roadmap for addressing the issues faced by the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has welcomed the constitution of the committee, expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his prompt response to the issues faced by Gilgit-Baltistan. He has assured the people of Gilgit-Baltistan that his government will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the implementation of the committee’s recommendations and resolve the long-standing issues of the region.
This committee constitutes a significant step towards addressing the issues of Gilgit-Baltistan and ensuring the region’s economic and social development. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have long been facing challenges related to financial matters, electricity crisis, and wheat subsidy, and this committee provides a ray of hope for resolving these issues.
