GB CM discusses development schemes with finance minister

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ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman called on Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday to discuss development schemes in the region.

The GB CM apprised the finance minister about the different development schemes in GB and also shared with him the financial requirements in different areas. During the meeting, they agreed that there was great potential for development in the spheres of hydro energy and tourism.

The chief minister said that steps were being taken to develop the tourism sector in GB and added that road connectivity within GB as well as with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), would facilitate in the achievement of this objective.

The finance minister assured full support to the chief minister for various schemes particularly in the spheres of hydro energy and tourism sector development.