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Posts published in “Day: July 6, 2012

Restricted development: In Gilgit, broken roads adding to residents’ woes

GILGIT: Dilapidated roads in Gilgit have become a nuisance, hampering smooth flow of the ever-increasing vehicular traffic in the capital city. Almost all major and link roads are broken and potholes have appeared on most. Meanwhile, the city administration and civic agencies seem oblivious to the motorists’ woes. Locals have complained that no repair work has been done on any road in the capital town for the past two years and add that if the…

GB deserves more attention from Islamabad

GILGIT, July 9: The deputy secretary information of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf Dr Israr Shah has said the Gilgit-Baltistan region deserves more attention from Islamabad. Speaking to media persons at Gilgit Press Club on Monday he said the backwardness in the area was part of international conspiracy and government should focus on the area for its accelerated uplift. He criticised the government for promoting corruption, saying time had come to wage struggle against such elements. Mr Shah…