{"id":64026,"date":"2017-02-06T11:13:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T06:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/?p=64026"},"modified":"2017-02-06T11:13:03","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T06:13:03","slug":"pm-to-visit-gilgit-weather-permitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/tg\/2017\/02\/06\/pm-to-visit-gilgit-weather-permitting\/","title":{"rendered":"PM to visit Gilgit, weather permitting"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD:\u00a0<\/strong>Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Gilgit today (Monday) just days after some \u2018RAW-linked\u2019 suspects were arrested in an attempt to counter a negative campaign against the mega project.<\/p>\n

The visit is subject to weather conditions. Bad weather in the area has largely disrupted flight operations between Gilgit and Islamabad, officials said.<\/p>\n

If poor weather conditions prevented the visit, it will be rescheduled, they said without being specific.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe urgency of the existing conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan has necessitated the need for the prime minister\u2019s visit. If not on Monday, then on some other day, but soon,\u201d sources said.<\/p>\n

Conspicuously, the visit is taking place just as security agencies accelerated their drive in the region to net alleged anti-state elements who are collaborating with India\u2019s intelligence agency, RAW, to halt CPEC.<\/p>\n

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During his visit, the PM is expected to make a strong pro-CPEC public statement, insiders said. The prime minister is also likely to address the G-B Council and announce development packages.<\/p>\n

The premier is also expected to announce some relief for local residents from prolonged power outages, lasting between 14 and 18 hours a day.<\/p>\n

Recently, reports surfaced that law-enforcement agencies had arrested 12 RAW-linked suspects who were members of Balwaristan National Front (BNF), an anti-Pakistan movement allegedly involved in creating adverse public opinion against the CPEC project.<\/p>\n

Chinese authorities, sources maintained, were concerned about the negative campaign against the project. The prime minister\u2019s visit would lend weight to CPEC, allaying concerns of the Chinese leadership, sources said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is an element active there (in G-B in a bid) to stir public outrage against projects of national and regional importance, including CPEC.<\/p>\n

\u201cSecurity agencies are taking operational steps against anti-state elements and (this is why the) political leadership is stepping in for countering potential hostility against CPEC,\u201d a well-placed government functionary said.<\/p>\n

PM\u2019s Adviser Ameer Muqam told The Express Tribune<\/em> that the federal government and security establishment shared a strong resolve to \u2018counter and fix\u2019 elements opposed to CPEC.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not just (in) G-B \u2013 all anti-state elements will be dealt with an iron fist whether they are in K-P, Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab or Azad Kashmir \u2013 we will show no tolerance towards any attempt against CPEC, it is a game-changer.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said that the PM\u2019s visit was aimed at reviewing a host of development projects in infrastructure, energy and public welfare sectors, adding that meetings would also be held with local political leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cDevelopment in remote areas is our government\u2019s priority. This visit is not just about CPEC. It is about a host of other public interest issues. If weather conditions allow, the visit is very much on the cards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th<\/sup>, 2017.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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