President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended heartfelt felicitations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on their 79th Independence Day and paid tribute to those who took part in the historic struggle against Dogra rule.
In their separate messages, they said seventy-nine years ago on this day, the heroic people of Gilgit-Baltistan overthrew the colonial yoke of Dogra rule, declared independence and soon after, sent the letter to Quaid-e-Azam for accession to Pakistan.
The President said people of Gilgit-Baltistan made valuable contributions to Pakistan’s defence and development.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the exemplary determination, courage and sacrifices of the leaders and brave people of this region in securing its freedom deserve the highest tribute.
He said Federal Government is committed to extending full support to the provincial government in addressing economic challenges and introducing institutional and administrative reforms.
