The Gilgit-Baltistan government has approved 25 new thermal power projects in different districts, which will boost the power generation capacity thus reducing loadshedding in the region. This was stated by Gilgit-Baltistan Minister for Law Wazir Shakeel, while talking to newsmen on Friday.
He said masses of the region would soon hear good news regarding Bunji tunnel as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani would give approval for the project in a day or two. He said GB had a capacity to generate 30,000 to 40,000 mega watt electricity. The Diamer Basha Dam after completion would generate power. The minister said the government was utilising all available resources for the development of area and maximum relief would be provided to the masses.