Rs50 bn Gilgit-Shandur Expressway undertaking to be accomplished quickly: Umar

Addressing a press convention right here together with Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed, Asad Umar vowed to extend the federal allocation for the GB improvement bundle as much as Rs50 billion within the fiscal 12 months 2022-24.

The minister stated the Gilgit-Shandoor Expressway can be accomplished at a price of Rs 50 billion and this undertaking can be included in China Pakistan Financial Hall (CPEC).

19 mega tasks had been included within the Federal PSDP underneath the built-in improvement plan for Gilgit-Baltistan, he stated.

Asad Umar has stated that the incumbent authorities was working for the event of Gilgit-Baltistan on a precedence foundation.

Talking concerning the vaccination drive in GB, the federal minister stated that the federal government has established six vaccination centres throughout the GB area.

Final month, Prime Minister Imran Khan introduced a five-year Rs370 billion uplift bundle for the scenic area of Gilgit Baltistan.

The prime minister introduced that funds to the tune of Rs370 billion can be spent within the area over the subsequent 5 years, vowing to increase each doable assist for the world’s well-being.