Key Takeaways
- Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain demands safety measures for the Baltistan Highway.
- The route faces frequent landslides, posing risks to travelers and tourists.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Highway Authority and Frontier Works Organization to act urgently.
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain has called for immediate safety measures on the Baltistan Highway, also known as the Baltistan Road, following a meeting to address traffic incidents and landslide-related risks.
Hussain highlighted the critical importance of the route, which is often disrupted by frequent landslides, making travel challenging for both locals and tourists.
He emphasized that the region offers significant investment opportunities, particularly in tourism and power sectors, underscoring the need for improved infrastructure and safety protocols.
In response to the Chief Minister’s concerns, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to the National Highway Authority (NHA) and the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) to implement safety measures on an emergency basis.
The NHA and FWO are expected to take swift action to address the issues, ensuring safer travel conditions for all users of the highway.
Special Investment Facilitation Council Secretary Jameel Ahmed Qureshi met with CM Hussain to discuss efforts to attract international investors to the energy, tourism, and other key sectors of the region.
The meeting also focused on leveraging the region’s potential for investment, with Hussain stressing the importance of developing the tourism and power sectors.
The Chief Minister’s call for safety measures comes as a response to the ongoing challenges faced by travelers and tourists, who frequently encounter difficulties due to the road’s condition.
