Gilgit - Baltistan
Committee decides to expedite land acquisition for Diamer-Bhasha Dam
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![GOVERNOR GILGIT BALTISTAN/ FEDERAL MINISTER FOR KASHMIR AFFAIRS & GILGIT-BALTISTAN, CH. MUHAMMAD BARJEES TAHIR PRESIDING A MEETING OF MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE ON LAND ACQUISITION & RESETTLEMENT OF DIAMER BHASHA DAM IN ISLAMABAD ON 22-6-2015.](https://i0.wp.com/pamirtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Meeting.jpg?resize=600%2C209)
Islamabad: Ministerial Committee on Diamer Bhasha Dam has decided to expedite the process for acquisition of land for the reservoir and make payments to the affected people in a transparent manner.
Its meeting held in Islamabad today was chaired by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ch. Barjees Tahir.
Briefing the meeting, Chief Secretary GB said that a fool proof system has been evolved with the cooperation of NADRA and SUPARCO for acquisition of land transparently.
The Ministerial Committee also reviewed progress on construction of a hospital and a cadet college in the area.
Source: Radio Pakistan