The Honorable Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, accompanied by Minister of Planning & Development Raja Nasir Ali Khan and Minister of Tourism Mr. Ghulam Muhammad, attended a special lunch in New York during their official visit to the United States. The event was organized by Ghulam Haider Akhundi, President of Akhundian Foundation Inc., and was attended by notable members of the Gilgit-Baltistani community, including prominent leaders and social workers. The gathering fostered discussions on community development, unity, and the role of the diaspora in promoting Gilgit-Baltistan’s culture and progress. The leaders shared their vision for sustainable development and enhanced tourism in the region, strengthening ties between the government and the diaspora

New York, USA – [Insert Date] – The Honorable Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, along with Minister of Planning & Development Raja Nasir Ali Khan and Minister of Tourism Mr. Ghulam Muhammad, is currently on an official visit to the United States of America. As part of their tour, Mr. Ghulam Haider Akhundi, President and Founder of the Akhundian Foundation Inc organized a special lunch in their honor.

The event, held in New York, brought together prominent members of the Gilgit-Baltistani community, fostering a spirit of unity and collaboration. Notable attendees included:

• Akbar Khan, esteemed community leader
• Zahid Hussain Baltistani, renowned social worker
• Muhammad Ismail Baltistani, Protocol Officer/Diplomat at the Qatar Mission to the United Nations
• Muhammad Nasim Gilgiti, Founder and President of Sonny Wattan Gilgit-Baltistan Society, New York
• Sher Khan, respected community leader

The lunch served as an opportunity to discuss pressing issues and aspirations of the Gilgit-Baltistani diaspora and highlight the region's progress and development initiatives under the current administration.

In his remarks, Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan expressed gratitude to the Akhundian Foundation Inc. and the community leaders for their unwavering support and dedication to the welfare of Gilgit-Baltistan. He emphasized the importance of unity among the diaspora and their role in promoting the region's cultural heritage and economic potential on a global stage.

Minister of Planning & Development Raja Nasir Ali Khan and Minister of Tourism Mr. Ghulam Muhammad also shared their vision for enhancing infrastructure, fostering sustainable development, and boosting tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The event concluded with a commitment to strengthen ties between the government of Gilgit-Baltistan and its diaspora, ensuring a collaborative approach to the region's development and prosperity.