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Alvi for special focus on development of GB’s natural, human resources

The President also stressed the need to uplift the GB’s agriculture and farming sectors

By Asim Yasin
January 26, 2024
President Dr Arif Alvi while meeting with elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council on January 25, 2024. — PID
President Dr Arif Alvi while meeting with elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council on January 25, 2024. — PID

ISLAMABAD: Citing an immense potential in tourism sector of Gilgit-Baltistan, President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called for a special focus on the development of human as well as natural resources of the region.

In a meeting with elected members of Gilgit-Baltistan Council, President Dr Arif Alvi reiterated the resolve for GB’s durable socioeconomic development.

Discussing the current situation and the problems faced by GB, he said the GB people are educated and highly skilled, and the literacy ratio in the region is also very impressive. The President also stressed the need to uplift the GB’s agriculture and farming sectors. He also assured the delegation to convey the issues faced by the GB people to the relevant forums.