G-B uplift govt’s priority as steps underway to improve infrastructure, create jobs: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday termed the development of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) a priority of the federal government, saying special attention was being paid to improving infrastructure, communications, energy, education, health and tourism, as well as increasing employment opportunities in the region. During a meeting with newly elected members of the G-B Assembly belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who called on him in Islamabad, the prime minister said the local economy would be further strengthened by utilising the region's natural resources, tourist destinations and mineral reserves. He said providing quality education, modern technical training and dignified employment to young people was a key government priority, enabling them to play a role in national development. The prime minister said elected representatives served as a direct source of awareness of public expectations, problems and priorities, adding that, regardless of political affiliation, the sole purpose of leadership must be public service and making people's lives easier. A delegation of newly elected members of Gilgit Baltistan Assembly belonging to the PML-N met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on 10 July 2026. pic.twitter.com/5RVtP6eL7o — Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) July 10, 2026 Appreciating the people of G-B for demonstrating their love, loyalty and national unity with Pakistan, PM Shehbaz said the construction of four Daanish Schools in the region was in its final stage and classes would begin next year. He also said work on a 100-megawatt solar power project was progressing rapidly and assured the delegation that the federal government was utilising all available resources to ensure the timely completion of ongoing development projects in G-B. The prime minister said an early warning system for climate change and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) had been installed in G-B to provide timely information to residents and help them cope with adverse weather conditions. He said effective communication between the federal government and the local leadership was essential for resolving public issues, ensuring better governance and promoting transparency. Read: PTI cries foul after leaders detained in G-B Assuring the delegation that their suggestions would be considered, the prime minister said the government would work in coordination with them for the welfare of the people of G-B. He also urged the parliamentarians to play a constructive role, expressing hope that G-B would achieve further development and prosperity through collective efforts. PM Shehbaz directed the formation of a committee, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, to review the actionable proposals presented by the lawmakers and submit a report. The committee will also include Minister for Kashmir Affairs and G-B Amir Muqam and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and G-B Amir Muqam, and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah.

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