President approves transfer of Rs. 3 billion to GB govt for rehabilitation of flood affected people

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday approved the transfer of Rs. 3 billion from the Gilgit Baltistan Council Consolidated Fund to the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Gilgit Baltistan.

The Government of Gilgit Baltistan will be able to spend these funds for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood affected people in Gilgit Baltistan, a press release issued by the President’s Media Wing here said.

The President accorded the approval under Article 121 of the Gilgit Baltistan Order 2018. Summary of the Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs [in this respect] was approved on the advice of the Prime Minister, it added.