Attabad Lake: Hunza’s problems discussed

The meeting expressed deep concern over the inability to drain Hunza River.

HUNZA:
Hunzo-e-Qaumi Maraka met on Saturday under the chairmanship of Wazir Mujahidullah Baig to discuss different problems facing the area.

According to a press release, the meeting expressed deep concern over the inability to drain Hunza River and rehabilitate Attabad Lake-affected people.


They said people from Ayeenabad, Shishkat and Gulmit should be monetarily compensated or provided alternate land for rebuilding houses, while demanding that the District Headquarter be established at a place that could be easily accessed by the masses.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 29th, 2011.
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