{
  "id": 17710289,
  "title": "79th Independence Day: Governor felicitates people of Gilgit-Baltistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/79th-independence-day-governor-felicitates-people-of-gilgit-baltistan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T00:01:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446943/79th-independence-day-governor-felicitates-people-of-gilgit-baltistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 79th Independence Day, Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi extended his warmest congratulations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, acknowledging their historic struggle for freedom and their unwavering loyalty to Pakistan. He emphasized that the region's people had secured their independence following a significant fight against Dogra rule before ultimately acceding to Pakistan. Governor Hashmi highlighted the region's remarkable development under the leadership of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who initiated several landmark infrastructure projects such as the expansion of the Karakoram Highway, construction and enhancement of the Gilgit-Skardu Road, and the integration into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). These initiatives have bolstered connectivity, economic activity, and created new opportunities for the region.\n\nGovernor Hashmi further noted that numerous development projects are currently underway in Gilgit-Baltistan under Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's leadership, particularly focusing on the energy, education, and employment sectors. Some of the key projects include the 16-megawatt Naltar hydropower project, a 100-megawatt solar energy project, and the establishment of four Daanish Schools, all aimed at improving public welfare and expanding educational opportunities. The Governor described Gilgit-Baltistan as a precious national asset, endowed with breathtaking natural beauty, vast tourism potential, and a talented populace. He stressed that promoting the region's prosperity and ensuring improved opportunities in education, energy, and employment for its people is a collective national responsibility.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on their 79th Independence Day, paying tribute to their historic struggle for freedom, sacrifices and unwavering commitment to Pakistan. In his special message, the governor said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan had secured freedom through a historic struggle against Dogra…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}