Prime Minister of Pakistan has announced a development package of Rs 370 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan to help its youth through skill development initiatives and transform the region into a top tourism destination.
Khan visited the region’s capital Gilgit along with cabinet ministers and addressed a gathering attended by lawmakers of Gilgit-Baltistan and supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party to unveil the package.
“We are announcing a package of Rs 370 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan to be reimbursed over the next five years,” news agency PTI quoted Khan as saying.
Khan said the investment in tourism could transform the region of Gilgit-Baltistan as it was twice the size of Switzerland and more beautiful than the small European country known as a haven for tourists.
“By developing infrastructure for tourism, Gilgit-Baltistan would not only become rich but would be in a position to support the rest of the country instead of looking towards Islamabad for help,” he said.
Khan said Gilgit-Baltistan was the best place for food processing factories and hydropower projects, promising to invest in these sectors. He said the package will also focus on skill development and scholarships for the region’s youth.
He said the government would build facilities to start operations of international flights to the region.
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