Gilgit-Baltistan: PM backs G-B’s empowerment

Gilani says G-B's empowerment in line with government series of initiatives for overall wellbeing and development.

ISLAMABAD: Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday said Gilgit-Baltistan’s (G-B) empowerment was in line with the government’s series of initiatives for the overall wellbeing and development of the under-developed areas.  Talking to the G-B Governor Pir Syed Karam Ali Shah, the premier said the people living in the country’s northern parts will soon see the outcomes of government’s efforts to significantly improve their living standards. Gilani said the governor’s office being the representative of federal government was important as it oversaw the smooth running of governance affairs. He asked the G-B governor to develop a system of regular feedback regarding the federal government’s initiatives in the area so that these can be made more viable for the people. G-B governor thanked Gilani for his keen interest in the area’s development.



Published in The Express Tribune, April 16^th, 2011.