PR No.103 AFFECTEES OF DIAMER BASHA DAM REQUEST HCJP FOR RELEASE OF COMPENSATION Islamabad: 17th July 2018

Affectees of Diamer Basha Dam met the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar today during his visit to Gilgit Baltistant. They presented application to Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan that their land was acquired for construction of dam but they have not yet been awarded compensation and requested that concerned authorities may be directed to release the compensation. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan assured that their issues will be resolved in accordance with law, says a press release received from Supreme Court of Pakistan. Moreover, Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan visited different areas of Gilgit Baltistan including Naltar, Hunza, Altit Fort, Baltit Fort and Attabad Lake and was warmly welcome by locals. They also discussed their issues with Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan and presented applications for redressal of their grievances. *-*-*-*

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