- Directs to devise strategy for revamping communication infrastructure in GB
- Vows to focus on tapping economic potential of GB through tourism, energy production
GILGIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday said the problems of Gilgit-Baltistan would be addressed through constitutional means, and no ‘hostage group’ would be allowed to enforce its agenda.
“The rule of One Nation and One Law will be implemented and there should be no doubt about it,” he told journalists at the opening of the outpatient department at the cardiology hospital in Gilgit.
The prime minister said it was the responsibility of the State to ensure the rights of the people.
مٹھی بھر عناصرکو پورے معاشرے کو یرغمال بنانے کی اجازت نہیں دی جائے گی۔ گلگت بلتستان میں سیاحت، معدنیات ،توانائی سمیت دیگر اقتصادی مواقع سے فائدہ اٹھانے کےلئے طویل المدت حکمت عملی پرکام کیا جائے گا۔
نگران وزیراعظم انوار الحق کاکڑ کی گلگت میں امراض قلب ہسپتال کی او پی ڈی کے افتتاح… pic.twitter.com/MrTavtSU5Q
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
He said every effort would be made to resolve the problems of the people of GB and provide them with an honourable life.
He vowed to focus on tapping the economic potential of GB through its tourism and energy production sectors.
ہمیں ایک دوسرے کے حقوق کا احترام کرنا چاہئے۔اگر کوئی یہ سمجھتا ہے کہ یہاں پر موجود بھائی چارے کو نقصان پہنچا سکتا ہے تو یہ اس کی بہت بڑی غلط فہمی ہے۔ گلگت بلتستان کے لوگوں کے حوصلے پہاڑوں کی طرح بلند ہیں۔ گلگت بلتستان کے لوگوں کے درمیان جو محبت پائی جاتی ہے اس کی وجہ سے دنیا بھر… pic.twitter.com/6asYnTuOfy
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
Kakar said the road infrastructure of GB would be improved to enhance its connectivity with the rest of the country.
He mentioned holding detailed meetings with local stakeholders and highlighted the importance of removing mutual misunderstandings.
About financial problems faced by Gilgit-Baltistan University, he said following his discussion with the vice-chancellor, the finance division had been directed to step in.
As an inclusive approach, the prime minister said he had directed the caretaker information minister to telecast air talk shows on Pakistan Television in Gilgiti and Shina languages twice a week.
نگران وزیراعظم انوار الحق کاکڑ کی جانب سے گلگت میں امراض قلب کے ہسپتال کی او پی ڈی کا افتتاح۔
50 بستروں پر مشتمل ہسپتال میں ایمرجنسی ،آئی سی یو،سی سی یو،بچوں کا وارڈ اور سرجری سمیت امراض قلب کے علاج کی تمام سہولیات موجود ہیں۔گلگت بلتستان میں امراض قلب کا یہ پہلا ہسپتال ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/3OPNRB071h
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
Earlier, PM Kakar took a round of various departments of the hospital where he was briefed about the medical facilities.
The 50-bed hospital contains emergency care, an intensive care unit, a children’s ward, cardiac surgery, and treatment sections. It was told that the hospital will become fully functional by June 2024.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar interacts with the doctors and para-medical staff of Cardiac Hospital in Gilgit. pic.twitter.com/leZ0v5tekT
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, Chief Minister GB, and senior officials were present.
‘Reconstruct, improve GB’s communication infrastructure’
Earlier, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed the authorities concerned to formulate a strategy to reconstruct and improve the communication infrastructure of Gilgit-Baltistan.
نگران وزیر اعظم انوار الحق کاکڑ کا وادیِ ہنزہ کا دورہ۔
دورے میں وزیراعظم نے ہنزہ کی سیاسی قیادت ، عمائدین اور سماجی شخصیات سے ملاقات کی اور قراقرم ایریا ڈویلپمنٹ آرگنائزیشن (KADO) کے منصوبے ہنر کھن کا دورہ کیا۔نگران وزیراعظم نے چیف سیکریڑی گلگت بلتستان کو ہدایت کی کہ نشاندہی… pic.twitter.com/1Oexz8HZs1
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
The prime minister, in a meeting with socio-political leaders of Hunza and visit to Hunar Kohn project of Karakorum Area Development Organization (KADO), assured early resolution of electricity-related issues faced by the region.
The delegation apprised the prime minister of the issues pertaining to demand and supply of electricity in Hunza, allocation of additional seats for Hunza in the GB Assembly in proportion to the population and other matters.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visits Karakoram Area Development Authority's 'Hunar Khun' facility in Hunza. pic.twitter.com/mfOCT3WGul
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
The prime minister instructed for formulation of a strategy for generation of electricity in coordination with the power sector.
The GB’s political leadership briefed the prime minister about the challenges confronting the tourism sector of the region.
They requested the prime minister to order establishment of aerial connectivity with different parts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Prime Minister Kakar directed the GB chief secretary to utilise all-out resources for early resolution of the issues.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of political leaders in Hunza. pic.twitter.com/9sSkQdmOEi
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 13, 2023
The prime minister also visited the digital hub at KADO’s Hunar Kohn project and rehabilitation center for the special persons.
He lauded the KADO’s services for the welfare of local population.
Prime Minister Kakar, while interacting with the freelancer students of Hunar Kohn project, said the passion of GB youth for development was appreciable.
Former GB Governor Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan, ex-member of GB Assembly Rani Attiqa, members of GB Assembly Col. (Retd) Ubaidullah Baig and Dilshad Bano, and other socio-political leaders attended the meeting.
