SKARDU, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government was committed to serving the masses, and it did not believe in making hollow promises.
While addressing a gathering in Skardu after inaugurating the Gilgit Baltistan University, the prime minister said completion of term by the democratic governments was important to effectively address the problems of the people.
The prime minister said the PML-N government had several development projects to its credit. He said the PML-N government was the only government which completed every single project it launched in the interest of common man.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said false pledges made by others for attracting mere votes did not make place in the hearts of people; however, PML-N always gave priority to prosperity of people by bringing improvement to their areas.
Moreover, said his government was committed to bring about a revolutionary change in the lives of people of Gilgit Baltistan. He said he was in particular advised by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to complete all the earlier launched development projects of Gilgit Baltistan.
The prime minister said unlike the previous governments, the PML-N government had increased funds for Gilgit Baltistan, and mentioned the projects of roads networks, health and education schemes that aimed at providing best possible services to people at their door steps.
Abbasi said the educated youth of Gilgit Baltistan would play a leading role in taking the region forward, adding he was particularly pleased to inaugurate the Gilgit Baltistan University and also visiting the Skardu Cadet College.
In addition, he said the issues of taxation for Gilgit Baltistan would be resolved. He said the lingering issue of timber had been resolved, and hoped it would be the last amnesty scheme.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi urged the people to plant more trees, and said Pakistan was facing serious climate issues and needed more tree plantation.
Earlier, the prime minister inaugurated the Gilgit Baltistan University by unveiling the plaque.
The University was earlier the campus of Karakorum University which has been converted to Gilgit Baltistan University.
