Germany to help mitigate climate change impact in GB

E-Paper | March 15, 2026

GILGIT: German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck has said cooperation will be extended for mitigating climate change impact in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The German envoy called on Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan here on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by the Chief Minister’s House.

The chief minister appreciated the German government for supporting GB in health, education and power sectors.

Mr Khurshid told the German envoy that Prime Minister Imran Khan was taking special interest in development of the region as the federal government had approved a development package of Rs370 billion for GB.

He said the region had vast opportunities in tourism, minerals and power sectors. He informed the diplomat that GB was vulnerable to climate change, and sought international financial institutions’ help to mitigate impact of the phenomenon.

Khalid Khurshid said special cooperation of German government was required for upgrading power supply system and construction of new power houses under public-private partnership.

The German ambassador said his government would help improve health, education and power sectors in the region.

Published in Dawn, July 7th, 2021

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Fastrack

Jul 07, 2021 02:35pm

Very nice. Cooperation is the way forward.

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M. Saeed

Jul 07, 2021 02:45pm

German nation never forgets the favors. When Germany started its reconstruction after the 2nd World war, Pakistan was one of the countries that helped Germany with a $20 million grant.

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Jul 07, 2021 05:58pm

Can PMIK government do anything good by themselves? without foreign help and donations?

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Mansur Ul Haque

Jul 07, 2021 07:22pm

Help us to control climate change and send tourists from your country to improve/ control situation.

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Asif A Shah

Jul 07, 2021 11:15pm

Thank you! Ms. Angela Merkel! This is happening under your leadership.

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