ISLAMABAD: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has been allocated key portfolios in Gilgit-Baltistan, including Education, Food, Industries, Water and Power, Prisons, Agriculture and Home Affairs.
This was announced at a meeting of the IPP held under the chairmanship of the party president Abdul Aleem Khan with party leaders and members of the Assemblies from Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
The meeting held a detailed discussion on the recent government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan, political affairs, and other matters. The political situation that emerged following the elections in Azad Kashmir was also reviewed. The party’s future political strategy, various proposals, and matters related to the development of the region were also discussed. The meeting expressed the resolve that the IPP would continue to play an effective role in promoting public welfare, development and prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
Abdul Aleem Khan said that Baltistan and the Northern Areas are blessed with natural beauty and abundant resources. He said the development of these regions requires only the right direction, effective policies and sustained efforts. He said there are vast opportunities for development in key sectors, particularly tourism, adding that with sound policies and better governance, Gilgit-Baltistan can become economically self-reliant.
He said resolving public grievances, providing basic facilities and bringing visible improvement to the development process should remain the top priorities. IPP President said efforts must be made to discourage the spread of despair and convey a message of hope and a brighter future to the people. He stressed that government responsibilities should be used as a means of public service, and that the people’s trust should be earned through practical measures.
Among those who attended the meeting included former Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon, Imam Malik, Haji Gulbar Khan, Shams Lone and Sardar Tabarak Ali, IPP Secretary General Mian Khalid Mahmood and IPP Punjab President Rana Nazeer Ahmed Khan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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