Government to Upgrade 7 Key Roads in Gilgit-Baltistan

Notably, the federal administration has identified seven road links spanning 464 kilometers throughout Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for federalization under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's tourism initiative.

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For context, the identified routes include the 54km Astore-Chilim Chowki Road, 31km Deosai-Skardu Road, 100km Skardu-Khaplu Road, 17km Skardu (Thorgu)-Shigar Road and 36km Karakoram Highway-Naltar to Satrangi Lake Road. Traffic Plan Confirmed for Peshawar Road Remodeling Project.

In practice, the other two routes, the 121km Thalichi-Astore-Rattu-Shounter Road and 105km Gorikot-Shagarthang-Skardu Road, are at present under construction.

For context, the GB cabinet has approved the proposal, and the federal and GB governments have additionally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the plan. The proposal still requires approval from the federal cabinet.

Once the federal cabinet approves the plan, the NHA will take responsibility for developing and maintaining all seven road links. While the GB administration at present covers maintenance, widening and rehabilitation costs, the federal administration will provide funding for the work. Haval H6 PHEV Cost in Pakistan Unveiled.

While exempting local residents, the administration has additionally proposed introducing a toll tax for tourists visiting GB. According to the NHA official, the administration could apply revenue from the toll to finance improvements to the region's road network. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around government to Upgrade 7 Key Roads in Gilgit point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.