Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed to speed up the implementation of ongoing development projects of the federal government in Gilgit-Baltistan and ensure provision of necessary funds for their timely completion.
A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister in Islamabad reviewed the progress of development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan and the obstacles faced in completing them. Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain also attended the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Azam Nazir Tarar, Abdul Aleem Khan, Mosaddeq Malik, Attaullah Tarar, Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Owais Leghari, as well as Advisors to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah and Muhammad Ali.
The report of the committee formed in July 2026 on the directions of the Prime Minister was presented during the meeting. The report reviewed the current status of federal development projects, obstacles in implementation and steps needed to complete them within the stipulated time.
The participants were also apprised of the progress made on hydropower, infrastructure and solar energy projects in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Prime Minister directed the early completion of the 100 MW solar energy project launched for the people of the region. He also stressed the need to complete the Naltar Power Project and improve electricity availability in the region.
Issues related to strengthening counter-terrorism capabilities and installation of digital infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan were also discussed in the meeting.
Shahbaz Sharif directed the concerned ministries and institutions to remove the obstacles causing delays in development projects on priority basis. He also stressed ensuring effective coordination and regular monitoring among the institutions to expedite the implementation of the projects.
The Prime Minister said that the development of Gilgit-Baltistan, provision of basic facilities to the people and improvement of the standard of living are among the priorities of the federal government. Especially, timely completion of energy projects is essential so that the local population can reap their benefits soon.
The meeting also extended congratulations and tributes to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the occasion of the historic struggle for independence from the Dogra Raj and the day of accession to Pakistan on November 1.
According to the sources, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will also visit Gilgit-Baltistan on November 1 to participate in the celebrations of this historic day.
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