PR No. 148 Islamabad: November 27, 2018

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Amin Khan Gandapur chaired the second meeting of the Committee to examine the constitutional and administrative reforms for Gilgit-Baltistan, here in Islamabad today. Federal Minster for Law Farogh Naseem, Governor Gilgit-Baltistan, Attorney General of Pakistan, Federal Secretary Defense, Federal Secretary Kashmir Affairs, Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, Joint Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Council and higher officials of Foreign Ministry also attended the meeting. The meeting discussed the issues relating to the constitutional and administrative empowerment of Gilgit-Baltistan. The report of subcommittee headed by the Attorney General was presented in the meeting. The meeting had a detailed discussion on different suggestions and proposals of the Sub Committee. At this moment, the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs reiterated that the Federal government was committed to the devolution of power. He said that Gilgit Baltistan region would be empowered constitutionally and administratively according to wishes of people of the area. While discussing the different proposals and suggestions of the Sub Committees, it was agreed in the meeting that wishes of the people of the area would be given top priority and overall national interest of the country would be safeguarded at the same time. The Federal Minister for Law was of the opinion that this important matter required more time so that all aspects and effects of any such decision could be weighed accordingly. The meeting also appreciated the efforts of the subcommittee in furnishing the report in short span of time.

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