Islamabad, August 31, 2021 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, held a meeting with the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Mr. Khalid Khursheed here at the Finance Division. While extending a warm welcome to the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, the Finance Minister stated that development of the Gilgit-Baltistan is the top priority of the present government. All possible steps would be taken to ensure timely provision of funds for progress and development of Gilgit-Baltistan through mega projects.
The Chief Minister apprised the Finance Minister about the strategic importance of Gilgit-Baltistan and stressed the need for socio-economic and territorial development of the area. He also underlined the steps being taken to upgrade tourism to bring in more revenues for the local population. While tourism is a big and growing industry, there is a greater need to develop transport infrastructure, promoting high-yielding crops and livestock products to place Gilgit-Baltistan on an all-inclusive development trajectory. Announcement of making Skardu an international airport will usher in new era of development in the field of tourism. The Finance Minister assured full support and facilitation on the occasion.
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