Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has visited the flood-hit areas in Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to details surfaced on Tuesday, the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) president has inspected the collapsed Satak Bridge on Jaglot Skardu Road. Aleem Khan has directed the authorities to ensure that that passengers and roads should be protected from the water falling from the mountains.
He said: "The Skardu Road is reopened for two-way traffic in a very short time. The NHA and FWO have performed joint operations in the affected areas."
Aleem Khan said that the government was in contact with the provincial government, adding that the construction would be completed soon.
Expressing grief over the loss occurred in the northern areas, Aleem Khan has directed the senior officials to take all the steps for rehabilitation.
Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has acknowledged the sacrifices of the authorities in relief operations.
