47 KM-long Gorikot-Shonter road costing Rs7bln will be constructed under PSDP: GB Minister

Adviser to Chief Minister on Food Gilgit-Baltistan Shams lone has said that the tender for construction of Astore valley road project will be called on Tuesday.

Talking to media persons in Astor, he said from Gorikot to Shonter, 47 KM long road will be constructed at a cost of seven billion rupees under the public sector development program.

The construction of the road from Bubin to Shagharthang will not only develop tourism but also facilitate people.

Shams Lone said, 360 million rupees will also be spent on the beautification project of the Astor headquarters while 100 million rupees will be spent on the water supply project.

He said Government is committed to facilitating people.

Source: Radio Pakistan