ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to working closely with the newly elected government of Gilgit-Baltistan for the welfare and development of the area and its people. During a meeting with Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain at the PM House, the prime minister congratulated Amjad Hussain on assuming the office of Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The prime minister said that the federal government was undertaking development initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan across renewable energy, tourism, infrastructure, health, education, and other sectors. He noted that the federal government’s flagship initiatives included a 100 MW solar power project and the establishment of Daanish Schools in the region. He further said that the federal government was planning to establish a Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Centre in Gilgit to facilitate the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

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This commitment comes at a time when Pakistan is seeking to boost economic infrastructure, similar to broader efforts like those highlighted by the recent Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry who has been actively seeking Chinese investment in the maritime sector to bolster national growth. The federal government’s focus remains on integrating remote regions into the national economic fold through tangible service delivery mechanisms.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, and Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema were also present at the meeting to discuss the implementation timelines for these regional projects.