Govt will extend full cooperation for development of Gilgit Baltistan: Asad
Last updated on: 09 January,2021 05:06 pm
Govt will extend full cooperation for development of Gilgit Baltistan: Asad
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar said that Federal Government will extend full cooperation to the Gilgit Baltistan Government for development of the region.
Talking to Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Muhammad Khalid Khursheed in Islamabad, he also agreed in principle to increase development budget of Gilgit Baltistan.
They also agreed to set up a joint team comprising officers of Planning Commission and Planning and Development Department Gilgit Baltistan to devise strategy for development plan of the region.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister gave a detailed briefing to the Federal Minister about prevailing situation of the region.