SKARDU / GILGIT (special crosspondent) – Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan conducted an emergency inspection today at the flood-affected bridge near Sassi Haramosh Ansar Camp along the Skardu-Gilgit Road to assess the damage caused by recent flash floods and review ongoing repair operations. The National Highway Authority is actively working to mitigate the impact of the climate-induced disasters affecting infrastructure in the region.

Accelerated Restoration Efforts Ordered

During his visit, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan issued strict directives to operational staff to expedite restoration work and deploy additional heavy machinery to relieve the severe inconvenience faced by stranded commuters and local residents. The government is committed to ensuring that logistical connectivity is restored for the local population as a priority measure to address regional economic challenges.

Minister Praises Field Personnel

“Immediate and effective measures must be taken to minimize public hardship. By the Grace of Almighty Allah, full restoration of the Gilgit-Skardu Road will be achieved very soon,” stated Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan. Federal Minister lauded the dedication and resilience of field personnel from the National Highway Authority (NHA) and the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) working round the clock under challenging environmental conditions. Similar initiatives to streamline national infrastructure performance have been highlighted across various departments recently. A high-level official delegation accompanied the Minister, including Chairman NHA, Secretary Communications, Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, and Commissioner Gilgit.