Secretary Message

Gilgit-Baltistan being the gateway to CPEC has become the most important area in the emerging regional scenario. Luckily the region also has immense potential for development of various large, medium and small scale industries including Minerals, Gemstones, Tourism, Fish Farming, Fruit Processing and Handicrafts etc. Its connectivity to China in the North, Central Asia in the West, Karachi Gawader sea ports in the South and India in the East makes it the hub of North-South and East-West trade. In this respect Industries, Mines & Minerals, Labour & Commerce Department is the most important Department of GB that can play the most pivotal role for the socio-economic development of both the region and the country as a whole. Our Directorate of Industries, Labour & Commerce will become the focal point of attracting, facilitating and promoting local and foreign investment, trade and commerce as well as capacity building and skill development of locals to make them participate and take full advantage of the new opportunities.