Gilgit / Kashgil News
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, has stated that the consultation process regarding the constitutional and legal status of Gilgit-Baltistan is ongoing, while the federal government is considering an administrative mechanism to include the region in the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award.
According to the Federal Minister, the federal government currently provides annual financial grants to Gilgit-Baltistan; however, successive governments in the region have long demanded a regular share in the NFC Award.
Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar said that broad-based consultations would be held regarding the future administrative and constitutional arrangements for Gilgit-Baltistan, and all relevant stakeholders would be taken into confidence during this process.
He added that matters concerning the constitutional and legal status of Gilgit-Baltistan would be advanced through consultation and consensus.
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