Amir Muqam Pledges Continued Development Efforts for Gilgit-Baltistan
Federal Minister Amir Muqam said the government would work with Gilgit-Baltistan authorities to improve infrastructure and economic prospects, as the region marked its 79th Independence Day on November 1.
ISLAMABAD (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Nov, 2026) Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam, on Sunday congratulated the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the occasion of their 79th Independence Day, observed on November 1.
In a special message, he said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan had the unique distinction of celebrating independence twice a year, on August 14 and November 1, marking their liberation from Dogra rule and accession to Pakistan.
He said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan were playing an important role in promoting national unity and contributing to the country's development. The minister paid tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces for safeguarding the country's borders and sovereignty, acknowledging their role in defending the country against external aggression.
Muqam said the federal government accorded high priority to the development and progress of Gilgit-Baltistan, which held strategic importance in the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He noted that the region's youth were its future, and recalled that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had undertaken major development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan during its tenures.
He added that the incumbent federal government, in coordination with the Gilgit-Baltistan government, would continue efforts to promote development and improve the region's infrastructure and economic prospects. Highlighting the region's tourism potential, he said Gilgit-Baltistan enjoyed a prominent position on the global tourism map.
Muqam called for collective efforts to advance the development of Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan.