Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid tribute to three shepherds from Gilgit-Baltistan who saved hundreds of lives by issuing a timely warning of an impending glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in the Ghizer district. The prime minister hosted shepherds Wasit Khan, Ansar, and Muhammad Khan at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, acknowledging their heroic act that averted a major disaster. During the meeting, the prime minister lauded their courage and swift action, which helped evacuate the area and protect around 300 people. To honor their service, Shehbaz Sharif presented each of them with a cheque of Rs 2.5 million on behalf of the Government of Pakistan. “You are the true heroes of Gilgit-Baltistan and of Pakistan. The entire nation is proud of your timely action that saved so many lives. Your noble service to humanity will always be remembered in golden words,” the prime minister said. He further noted that the Ministry of Climate Change is actively working on an early warning system in Gilgit-Baltistan to ensure better preparedness against natural hazards in the future. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, the shepherds said it was by the grace of Allah that they were able to save lives, and they were thankful for the government’s acknowledgment of their efforts. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar was also present at the meeting.
PM Shehbaz honors G-B shepherds who saved hundreds from GLOF
