ISLAMABAD: Satpara Dam project would be handed-over to the government of Gilgit-Baltistan within six months as par frame work decided by WAPDA and G-B government.

Secretary Water and Power Gilgit-Balitstan informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday.

The meeting was held here at Old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges under the chairmanship of MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed. Members of the committee including Maj. Tahir Iqbal, Abid Zia, Sardar Mumtaz Khan, Dr. Shazia Marri Sobia, Nasir Khan Khattak, Saeed Waseem Hussain, Molvi Agha Muhammad, Junaid Akbar, Khalil Joerge and Shamsu Nisa were also attended the meeting.

The committee was informed that the issues of Satpara dam was resolved by the officials of WAPDA and Gilgit-Baltistan Government as par directives of Standing Committee.

The Committee Chairman and Members lauded the officials for resolving the issue related to Satpara Dam. The committee observed that people of the area are facing losses due to delay in the project.

Officials of National Highway Authority (NHA) briefed the committee about the construction progress of Gilgit-Skardu road project. The committee was informed that the construction of road (164 km) is in full swing and would be completed by July, 2020.

The Committee also offered Fateha for the departed souls of IED blast in Kurram Agency and martyrs of Line of Control (LOC).

The committee said that the Nation stood by Pakistan Army in war against the enemies of Pakistan.

The committee also paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan Army personals in this regard.