PM orders committee to review Gilgit-Baltistan welfare proposals from PML-N lawmakers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the creation of a committee to examine proposals from his party's lawmakers concerning the welfare of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The directive came during a meeting in Islamabad with members of the GB Assembly from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

Sharif stressed the importance of strong communication between the federal government and GB's leadership, stating that the region's development is a top priority. He noted that the assembly members provide the government with direct insight into the expectations, issues, and priorities of the local population.

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The development and progress of GB is among the federal government’s top priorities.

The meeting included key government figures such as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Minister for GB and Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam. The Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, also attended. The gathering aimed to foster collaboration and address the specific needs of the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

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