Chilas: A special committee led by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam visited Chilas and met with the jirga of Bhasha Dam affectees. Among others, Minister for Water Resources Mueen Wattoo, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Gulbar Khan, and Chairman WAPDA Sajjad Ghani were also present on the occasion.
According to Radio Pakistan, Amir Muqam addressed the gathering, stating that the current government has prioritized the resettlement of the Bhasha Dam and Dasu Dam affectees, along with the development of the region. He assured the affectees that issues related to the Choolha Package, resettlement programs, health, education, and infrastructure are being addressed on a priority basis. Furthermore, he promised to recommend the establishment of a Danish School in Chilas to the Prime Minister.
Additionally, the WAPDA announced plans to double the sessions in WAPDA College for the affectees and address the issues regarding tuition fees of medical and engineering students.