ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that the development of a robust communication system and essential infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan was important to ensure its sustainable development.
During a meeting with a 17-member delegation from the Royal Foundation of Gilgit-Baltistan, led by Raja Nazimul Amin, Prime Minister Kakar highlighted the potential of improved infrastructure in boosting tourism and driving economic growth in the region.
Acknowledging the region’s rich natural resources and the hospitable nature of its people, Prime Minister Kakar noted the positive impact of upgrading Skardu Airport to an international facility on tourism. He mentioned the growing interest of multiple countries in collaborating with Pakistan to tap into the tourism sector’s potential.
Prime Minister Kakar directed authorities to devise strategies for addressing electricity shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan and increasing the quota of GB students in higher and technical education sectors across the country. Stressing the importance of social integration for the region’s overall development, he commended the Royal Foundation of Gilgit-Baltistan for its contributions to various sectors.
The delegation presented proposals to enhance various sectors in Gilgit-Baltistan, highlighting that approximately 1.6 million tourists visited the region last year. As a gesture of appreciation, members of the Royal Foundation of Gilgit-Baltistan presented Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar with a cultural robe.
