{"id":1156970,"date":"2026-02-04T21:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1156970"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:37:17","slug":"federal-govt-prioritising-resolution-of-gilgit-baltistans-energy-issues-minister-mueen-wattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/federal-govt-prioritising-resolution-of-gilgit-baltistans-energy-issues-minister-mueen-wattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal govt prioritising resolution of Gilgit-Baltistan\u2019s energy issues: Minister Mueen Wattoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, on Wednesday assured that the federal government was addressing the energy challenges of Gilgit-Baltistan on a priority basis, with a focus on the timely completion of hydropower and dam projects.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The assurance was given during a meeting between Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah and the federal minister.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1156970-1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-04-at-6.33.07-PM.mp4?_=1\" \/><source type=\"\" src=\"\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-04-at-6.33.07-PM.mp4\">https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-04-at-6.33.07-PM.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The meeting featured a detailed discussion on ongoing and proposed hydropower projects in Gilgit-Baltistan.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking on the occasion, Mueen Wattoo said that the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the revised PC-I of the Harpo Hydropower Project on February 2.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He added that a high-level steering committee meeting for the Harpo Power Project in Skardu has been convened on February 12 to review progress and address outstanding issues.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah highlighted the severe impact of electricity load-shedding on educational institutions, businesses, and domestic life in the region. He stressed the urgent need for accelerating power projects to meet the growing demand.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The federal minister reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to completing all pending energy projects at the earliest. He said the timely completion of dams would not only help overcome electricity shortages but also address water-related challenges.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCompletion of dams will provide a sustainable solution to both power generation and water management,\u201d Wattoo said, adding that Gilgit-Baltistan\u2019s vast hydro power potential is a key priority for the federal government.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He emphasized that coordinated efforts between the federal government and Gilgit-Baltistan authorities would ensure long-term energy security and socio-economic development in the region.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, on Wednesday assured that the federal government was addressing the energy challenges of Gilgit-Baltistan on a priority basis, with a focus on the timely completion of hydropower and dam projects. 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