Ali Muhammad Khan: (Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs):  The development of the Gilgit Baltistan is among the priorities of the current government.The government attaches special attention to promotion of tourism and protection of environment in Gilgit Baltistan.  The historic multi-billion development package for Gilgit Baltistan would help uplift the downtrodden and marginalized segments of the region. The development package envisages infrastructure, road, electricity projects, and protection of environment and promotion of tourism. Under the package, projects in various sectors will not only herald a new chapter of development and progress in Gilgit Baltistan, but will also help address the problems of the region and create numerous employment opportunities. 

Mirza Ikhtiyar Baig: (Economist): I am very happy that Prime Minister Imran today announced mega and landmark development package for economic uplift of Gilgit Baltistan.  Under the package, hydel power generation and local distribution networks would strengthen, while tourism connectivity will further improve. Promotion of tourism would bring benefits for both Gilgit Baltistan and Pakistan.  The PTI-led government also wants to bring under-developed areas at par with the developed areas. There is a need for exploiting huge potential of tourism existing in Gilgit Baltistan.

Dr. Salman Shah (Advisor to Punjab Government): I think it is very important initiative in the history of Gilgit Baltistan. The PTI-led government is identifying key issues in the development of Gilgit-Baltistan. This area is a gateway to China and lies at a strategic location. The region has huge potential of tourism as well as mining. As the projects in CPEC gather pace, the prosperity and development of its people will increase. Power projects will also provide uninterrupted power supply to the residents. The package also envisages health facilities for the residents of this region.