Water Management & Irrigation Department Gilgit-Baltistan

Today the Minister for Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries and Irrigation Haji Abdul Hakeem visited the Water Management & Irrigation (WM&I) Secretariat GB at Civil Secretariat Jutial.
The Secretary WM&I-GB, Mr. Sibtain Ahmad warmly welcomed the Honorable Minister along with departmental officers and staff. During the visit the Secretary briefed the Minister on the overall departmental activities mandate and Rules of Business (ROB).
The Honorable Minister appreciated the dedicated efforts of the field offices across Gilgit-Baltistan and acknowledged the critical and strategic role of the Water Management & Irrigation Department in socio-economic development particularly in agriculture and water resource management. He lauded the departments performance in line with its ROB.
The Minister assured his full support and commitment to further strengthen the department to effectively address future challenges and enhance service delivery across the region.

Mr. Sibtain Ahmad has assumed charge as Secretary WM&I Department Government of Gilgit-Baltistan today. Here is a brief introduction of his services in GB government.Mr. Sibtain Ahmad completed his graduation from the University of the Punjab He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Bristol UK.
He joined the Gilgit-Baltistan Civil Service as an Assistant Commissioner in 2002. During his career he served as Deputy Commissioner of Diamer Ghizer and Gilgit and was the first Commissioner of Gilgit.
Mr. Ahmad has also held several key positions including Secretary Home & Prisons Secretary to the Chief Minister Secretary S&GAD Secretary Agriculture Secretary Education Secretary Local Government & Rural Development and Secretary Communications & Works Gilgit-Baltistan.