Independent Report
Gilgit, September 10,
Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, has said that no region can achieve lasting development without peace and harmony. He emphasized that the provincial government has taken decisive steps for the promotion of brotherhood and sustainable peace, which have now yielded results, bringing stability across the region.
Speaking to community elders in Jalalabad, the Chief Minister stressed the collective responsibility of all citizens to rise above personal and political interests for the greater good of Gilgit-Baltistan. “We must leave behind narrow affiliations and work together to gift future generations a peaceful and prosperous Gilgit-Baltistan,” he said. He warned that those seeking to disrupt peace for political gains are not sincere with the region.
The elders of Jalalabad lauded the government’s peace efforts, praising the Chief Minister’s visionary leadership and pledging full cooperation for the province’s stability and development.
Later, in a meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors, the Chief Minister said the provincial government is committed to promoting investment and the gems industry by providing maximum facilities. He noted that an Investment Board has been established to facilitate both local and foreign investors, while a “One Window Operation” is being introduced to resolve their issues efficiently.
Highlighting economic prospects, Haji Gulbar Khan said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Gilgit-Baltistan was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, which will significantly boost industrial and economic activity in the region.
The Chinese delegation expressed keen interest in setting up industries in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Chief Minister directed them to submit a comprehensive proposal to the provincial Secretary for Minerals and Industries for further consideration.
The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Women Development Dilshad Bano, Chairman Board of Investment Fatehullah Khan, Vice Chairman Muhammad Ali Qaid, and Secretary Minerals and Industries.
