Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reviewed the damage caused by recent rains and cloudbursts in Gilgit-Baltistan, especially in Diamer and surrounding areas. Chairing a high-level meeting, he expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction, and offered prayers for the victims and the injured.
He directed the authorities to ensure a timely and effective disaster response, and to prioritise the rebuilding of affected infrastructure. The Ministry of Communications was instructed to accelerate the repair of damaged roads in the region.
The prime minister pointed out that although Pakistan contributes almost nothing to global carbon emissions, it is still among the top ten countries most affected by climate change. “Despite our near-zero emissions, Pakistan suffers massive losses every year due to global warming,” he said.
Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for Pakistan’s active participation in international climate forums to secure funding for building disaster-resilient infrastructure. He also underlined the critical role of the Ministry of Climate Change in addressing the rising climate-related challenges in Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and other vulnerable areas.
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The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to overseeing key development initiatives, including the Daanish Schools and a solar power project recently approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP). He said he would soon visit the area again to lay the foundation stone of the Daanish Schools and monitor progress on the solar park.
