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New dams to double water storage capacity, address issue of climate change: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said the new under-construction mega dams would double the water storage capacity of Pakistan and would help address the issues related to climate change.
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Speaking at a seminar here on hydropower development, he said China had constructed 5000 dams but Pakistan had only two dams built in the 1960s.
 
"Due to this negligence, Pakistan suffered losses. As Pakistan is using imported fuel for electricity generation, whenever petrol prices go up in the international market, electricity prices also rise in Pakistan and the burden increases on the public," he said.
 
"If we had generated hydroelectricity, we would not have faced the present price hikes triggered by an increase in fuel prices," he added.
 
Pakistan had great potential for hydro electricity but it was producing half of its electricity from oil, he said, adding unfortunately due to lack of long term planning Pakistan was facing the present problems.
 
"Today we are celebrating the decade of dams. We need water storage," he said while observing that there were problems between provinces because of water issues.
 
The use of tunnel technology for dams was necessary in Pakistan, he said adding mountains of Pakistan were incomparable in the world and could help generate huge revenue from tourism.
 
The Prime Minister said proposed Kalabagh dam was at a good site but people of Sindh would have to be convinced about the project otherwise anti-Pakistan forces would instigate them on the water issue.
 
"We have to scientifically explain to the people of Sindh that Kalabagh dam will be beneficial for them. We are a federation and we should try to take provinces with us."
 
He appreciated Chairman Wapda Lt General (R) Muzammil Hussain for his dedication for the construction of water reservoirs.
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Temporary Cableway Bridge of Diamer Basha Dam Project

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The 267-meter long temporary Cableway Bridge of Main Dam site of Diamer Basha Dam Project

Dated: Jan,29 2022: The 267-meter long temporary Cableway Bridge, with weight bearing capacity of 80 tons, completed yesterday on River Indus downstream of Main Dam site of Diamer Basha Dam Project for transportation of heavy machinery and construction material from the left bank to the right bank for acceleration of construction activities on the Project. The three Cableway Bridges, upstream of the Main Dam site, are already operational to expedite the construction work.

 

Implementation Committee formed by Supreme Court reviews progress on Mohmand, Diamer Basha Dams

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January 26, 2022: The implementation Committee on Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD) met today at ICDBMD Secretariat to review progress on mega multi-purpose projects of Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams.

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Diamer Basha Dam Project Grand Jirga settles boundary dispute between Thor, Herban tribes

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January 11, 2022:  In what can be termed a good omen for Diamer Basha Dam Project, the centuries-old boundary dispute between Thor and Herban tribes has finally been settGrand_Jirga_DBD1_011122.jpgled, which will pave the way for settlement of boundary dispute between Gilgit Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

            This historic announcement was made by Thor-Herban Grand Jirga, mandated for settlement of the dispute, in a ceremony held today at Diamer Basha Dam Project site.

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WAPDA CHAIRMAN VISITS TO REVIEW PROGRESS ON DASU PROJECT

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January 10, 2022: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) today visited Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed on River Indus in Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. During the visit, he reviewed progress on the project.Chairman wapda visit DASU 10012022

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