Gilgit-Baltistan planning secretary reviews Astore projects
The visit covered development schemes in the Astore district, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
The secretary for planning and development in Gilgit-Baltistan has reviewed development projects in Astore district, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on September 22. APP, the state-run news agency, carried only a headline and standfirst on the visit. The report did not name the projects inspected, the amount of development spending involved, or any decisions taken. Astore is one of the districts of Gilgit-Baltistan. Skardu Times has contacted the Gilgit-Baltistan Planning and Development Department for further information.
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