Special Report. GILGIT.JULY 28
Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, has written a letter to Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, appealing for aid to support the region’s flood relief efforts. The letter highlights the devastating impact of the floods in Gilgit-Baltistan and seeks assistance to help alleviate the suffering of the affected people.
Gilgit-Baltistan has faced significant damage due to floods, with loss of life and property reported.
– Rescue operations are underway in areas like Thak Bhasha, where human body parts have been recovered from debris.
– Niat Valley has been severely affected, with eight small villages completely destroyed ¹.
– The Chief Minister’s appeal to Prince Rahim Aga Khan is part of the efforts to mobilize support for the flood-affected regions.
– The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has a history of providing humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.
– The government is working to expedite relief operations and provide essential supplies to the affected areas .
