ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira spoke about Gilgit-Baltistan’sconstitutionalconcerns as well as a plan for mutual consultation on the setting and supply of wheat prices.
In accordance with a statement released on Wednesday, a thorough discussion regarding the security situation in Gilgit-Baltistan, development projects, financial concerns, and wheat supply took place during the meeting. Regarding wages, construction plans, and the availability of wheat in Gilgit-Baltistan, Qamar Zaman Kaira claimed to have spoken with the prime minister, Without regard to his political affiliation, he declared that he would keep working to resolve the issues in Gilgit-Baltistan.
He said the whole country was facing problems due to the prevailing economic crisis, however, relevant forums would be approached to solve the economic problems of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Last year, Kaira added, the budgets of all the provinces were cut, but the annual budget of Gilgit-Baltistan was maintained.
In the meeting, wheat supply and prices were also discussed in detail. It was also agreed upon to set up a plan of action regarding wheat price determination and supply with mutual consultation of all political parties.
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid said budget problems were faced with reference to PSDP projects, ADP projects, and salaries. “Reforms are being introduced in the fields of education, health, and agriculture.”
The GB Orders of 2018 and 2019 of Gilgit-Baltistan and the case in the Supreme Court over the matter were also discussed in the meeting.
It was also agreed on mutual consultation regarding the constitutional issues of Gilgit-Baltistan. Qamar Zaman Kaira assured all kinds of support to Gilgit-Baltistan on behalf of the ministry and said that enhanced relations between the provincial government and the ministry would help resolve the issues faced by GB.
