A special committee, led by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam, visited Chilas and met with the jirga of Bhasha Dam affectees to discuss their concerns.

According to a report on Sunday, the delegation included Minister for Water Resources Mueen Wattoo, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Gulbar Khan, and Chairman WAPDA Sajjad Ghani.

Addressing the gathering, Amir Muqam stated that the government is prioritizing the resettlement of the affectees of Bhasha and Dasu dams while ensuring regional development. He assured the community that issues related to the Choolha Package, resettlement programs, health, education, and infrastructure are being addressed on a priority basis.

He further announced that he would recommend the establishment of a Danish School in Chilas to the Prime Minister to improve educational opportunities in the area.

Meanwhile, WAPDA announced an increase in the number of sessions at WAPDA College to accommodate the affectees and pledged to cover the tuition fees of medical and engineering students affected by the dam projects.