PM lays wreath on martyrs’ monument in Gilgit

GILGIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar reached Gilgit Baltistan on Tuesday on a two-day visit.

Accompanied by Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi, the prime minister laid a floral wreath at the monument of martyrs at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. A contingent of GB Scouts presented a guard of honour to the prime minister.

The caretaker prime minister was briefed by Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani on various matters.

Later, he visited an exhibition of science models by students of local schools and evinced a keen interest in the innovative models made by the students and interacted with them.

The students presented various models depicting power generation from hydel and solar sources to mitigate impact of the climate change.

The prime minister lauded the abilities of the children and said Pakistan had a bright future ahead due to its talented youth. He appreciated the knowledge of young girls and boys on environmental issues.