Below is an article from New Delhi Times

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared on 24th November political reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to redress the grievances of the people of the region.

 While speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan—the new Governor of Gilgit Baltistan—at Gilgit, Nawaz informed that a committee has been set up for the purpose with Chief Minister Hafeezur Rehman, as a member to work out a plan for empowering people to resolve their issues.

He promised to set up more economic zones worth multi-billion dollar projects as back up to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and hoped that all these would increase trade activities in the region making it a business hub. While expressing the hope that development of tourism industry would usher in an era of progress in the region Nawaz informed about the progress of work on various power projects, including Bhasha Dam, Bunji and Dasu dams. Chief Minister Hafizur Rehman reiterated government’s determination to develop the region.

Governor Mir Ghazanfar Ali promised to accord priority to development-oriented projects and appealed to the federal government for financial help for completing the Gilgit-Skardu road project. Nawaz obliged declaring 50 crores for the Road.

The development comes in the backdrop of agitation in the region clamouring for development, especially Modi’s model of development in Jammu Kashmir region and appears to be Pakistan government’s knee-jerk reaction not to appear inferior as compared to India in developmental resolve. More such posers are expected in coming months.