Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reviewed the devastation caused by recent rains in various areas of Gilgit Baltistan and directed the relevant authorities to work diligently on disaster response and infrastructure resilience.
Chairing a high-level meeting to assess the losses and damages caused by recent rains and cloud bursting incidents in Diamir and surrounding areas, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the natural disaster resulted in extensive destruction and sadly claimed several lives. He offered prayers for those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
Highlighting Pakistan’s minimal contribution to global emissions, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that despite the fact that Pakistan contributed almost zero emissions, it was among the top 10 nations most affected by climate change-induced disasters. “Despite Pakistan’s near-zero emissions, we suffer huge devastation every year due to global warming,” he noted.
The prime minister also emphasized the importance of global climate conferences, directing the authorities to ensure active participation aimed at securing funds for building resilient infrastructure to combat future disasters.
He acknowledged the visible climate changes affecting Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of the country, underlining the critical role of the Ministry of Climate Change in addressing these challenges.
To restore flood- and rain-damaged roads, PM Shehbaz also directed the Ministry of Communications to expedite repair work.
Additionally, the prime minister expressed his commitment to overseeing the completion of development projects such as the Daanish Schools and the Solar Park that was recently approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP).
The prime minister reaffirmed his personal monitoring of the solar park project, adding he will revisit the area soon to lay foundation of Daanish Schools.
GB CM, governor call on PM Shehbaz
PM Shehbaz Sharif on Monday met with GB Chief Minister Gulbar Khan and discussed key local issues, including the aftermath of recent rains and floods.
During the meeting, the chief minister briefed the prime minister about the recent rains and flood situation, and informed him about the government’s rescue and relief operations.
The GB chief minister also paid tribute to the prime minister for the decision to establish Danish Schools in Gilgit-Baltistan.
They also discussed the overall law and order situation and progress of development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz also met with GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah during his daylong visit to Gilgit Baltistan. During the meeting Syed Mehdi Shah briefed the prime minister on the flood situation and damages caused by recent rains.
He also informed the prime minister about the progress of the ongoing development projects and law and order situation in the region. Prayers were also offered for those who lost their lives in rains and floods.
Earlier, PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived here on his daylong visit to Gilgit Baltistan where he was received by GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah and CM Gulbar Khan.
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