Tourist hub Askole gets A-Class Dispensary to serve Braldo region

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the A-Class Dispensary in Askole, the tourist hub, Health Minister Raja Muhammad Azam Khan said that the construction of the A-Class Dispensary has resolved the long-standing problem of the entire Braldo region, the significant distric Shigar union council. 

On this occasion, the District Health Officer said that providing health facilities is one of his priorities, and the dispensary will be a great relief for the people of the area, where free medical facilities will be provided to the poor and deserving patients.

The dispensary will also have medicines for all diseases, which will be distributed free of charge.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health, Mr. Raja Muhammad Azam Khan; the District Health Officer, Dr. Muhammad Bashir; and indigenous people.

On this occasion, the people of the area thanked the District Health Officer, Dr. Muhammad Bashir, and the Minister of Health, Raja Muhammad Azam Khan.

Earlier, mass protest has been recorded in Askole, the last Pakistani village, a key tourist hub in Shigar Valley famous for its stunning landscapes and proximity to K2, demanding reliable power supply and network connectivity in the region on Tuesday.

The Braldo Youth Organization president (BYO), Muhammad Abbas Askole, said that for the last twenty-five days, they have been deprived of power supply, which affects daily life, education, health, and business in the region.

He said that the alternative way to provide supply is the Hoo (the middle small town in the Braldo region) powerhouse, but due to the negligence of Tastay Power Supply staffers, it was not given despite ensuring speedy provision of electricity.

Additionally, citing the deprivation of electricity, there are no signals causing 4G network in the area.

Furthermore, Askole, as it is supposed to be the tourist capital, Abbas stressed that the department of local government must take notice of the concerning issue and ensure the provision of power supply and communications facilities up to the mark in the region.