Gilgit-Baltistan forest and wildlife secretary Sumair Ahmad Syed inaugurated the Solar Lift Irrigation Block Plantation Project during a special ceremony in Jutal in Pakistan. The project is funded by the Serena Hotel and will be implemented by the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme through the Rahimabad Local Support Organisation. Serena Hotels director Dr Moinuddin said 25,000 saplings had been planted along the Karakoram Highway. He said irrigation water was ‘lifted from lower area’ through solar system after the installation of 1600 feet long pipes.