Autonomy given to Gilgit Baltistan for welfare of people: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that the sole objective of according autonomy to the Gilgit Baltistan region was for good governance and welfare of the people. He stressed the need for timely implementation of his public announcements made during his visits to Gilgit-Baltistan regarding rehabilitation and development of the area.
The Prime Minister while talking to Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah who called on him at Prime Minister House here asked the Chief Minister to appoint competent officers at key positions to ensure public welfare. He also enquired about the progress of work on drainage of Attaabad lake and rehabilitation of flood affected people as well as the infrastructure.