Chief Minister GB vows transparent use of development funds, orders timely completion of project

ASTORE, Jul 14 (APP): Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Amjad Hussain Advocate, has said that the provincial government will ensure the transparent and efficient utilization of development resources, directing them towards the welfare of underprivileged people and the sustainable development of the region.

He emphasized that transparency, timely completion of projects, effective monitoring, and good governance remain the government’s top priorities.

He expressed these views while chairing a high-level review meeting on ongoing development projects organized by the Planning and Development Department and the Communication and Works (C&W) Department.

During the meeting, participants reviewed the progress of various development schemes, discussed challenges, financial and administrative matters, and deliberated on the future course of action. Relevant officials briefed the Chief Minister on the status of different projects and the measures being taken to ensure their timely completion.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister stated that development funds are a public trust and must be utilized with complete transparency, integrity, and merit. He made it clear that the government would strongly discourage politically motivated or tailor-made development schemes intended to benefit specific individuals or groups. Instead, resources would be allocated solely to projects that serve public needs and the collective interest.

He directed all departments to complete development projects within the stipulated timeframe and put an end to the practice of unnecessary delays and repeated project revisions. He observed that unjustified revisions not only increase project costs but also delay the delivery of development benefits to the public.

Chief Minister further said that alongside accelerating the pace of development, the government would modernize the governance system in line with contemporary requirements. He announced that comprehensive reforms would be introduced in the development sector to strengthen planning, implementation, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms.

He also instructed the concerned departments not to compromise on the quality of development projects, to prioritize public needs, and to ensure continuous monitoring so that all projects are completed on time and according to the required standards, enabling the people of Gilgit-Baltistan to benefit from development initiatives at the earliest.