Shrinking opportunities for Stone Masons in Gilgit-Baltistan

Stone Masons in Gilgit-Baltistan losing work after government bans use of stones in official buildings. According to the government, constructing an official building with stones crafted by stone masons are expensive and take a lot of time, causing delays in project completion. The decision, nevertheless, renders thousands of stone masons without work because the private sector is very small in the region.

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