Gilani vows relief package for Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilani vows relief package for Gilgit-Baltistan
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said that a relief package would soon be announced for the Hunza affectees, and added that the spillway strategy would be successful to help rescue the people of the area. After inaugurating Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Lungar at Hunza Relief Camp, the PM said that the Federal government would extend all-out support to the locals in this hour of need. He said that the Lungar would stay till complete rehabilitation of the affectees. He added that health insurance and electricity bills would also be included in the Benazir Income Support Programme. He said the likely loss is being assessed, adding that Shahrae Korakurum would be renovated soon. He said Gilgit-Baltistan funds have been delayed due to prevailing situation in the country.
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