CM GB Demands Safety Measures for Major Highway
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain has said traffic incidents on the Baltistan Road pose a serious risk to human lives … Read More The post CM GB Demands Safety Measures for Major Highway appeared first on ProPakistani .
Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain has emphasized the urgent need for stringent road safety measures on the newly renamed Baltistan Highway, citing the multitude of traffic accidents and landslide-related incidents that pose a significant threat to human lives. During a meeting to discuss strategies to prevent such accidents, he underscored the critical importance of this vital route, which connects key regions and offers substantial opportunities in tourism and power generation.
Hussain stressed that travelers and tourists frequently face difficulties due to the road's susceptibility to landslides. He pointed out that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to ensure the safety of travelers on this crucial highway, urging the National Highway Authority (NHA) and Frontier Works Organization (FWO) to implement emergency safety measures.
In addition to advocating for safety enhancements, Hussain highlighted the region's potential as a major investment hub in tourism, energy, and other sectors. To further bolster these efforts, Jameel Ahmed Qureshi, Secretary of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, met with Hussain to provide an update on the council's initiatives to attract international investors to the energy, tourism, and other vital sectors of the region.
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