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Major milestone crossed at Dasu Hydropower Project River Indus stands diverted

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February 19, 2023: The under-construction Dasu Hydropower Project crossed a major milestone the other day, as the mighty River Indus was successfully diverted following completion of one of the two diversion tunnels. Instead of its natural course, River Indus is now flowing through a 1.33-Kilometer (Km) long diversion tunnel with 20-meter (m) width and 23-m height. Consequently, construction activities have been initiated on the starter dam, leading towards construction of the main dam of Dasu Hydropower Project.

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چیئرمین واپڈ اسے دیا مر پریس کلب کے وفد کی واپڈا ہاؤس لاہور میں ملاقات

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چیئرمین واپڈ اسے دیا مر پریس کلب کے وفد کی واپڈا ہاؤس لاہور میں ملاقات
ملاقات میں دیا مر بھاشا ڈیم پراجیکٹ کی افادیت اور مقامی لوگوں کی اقتصادی اور سماجی بہتری کے اقدامات پر بھی گفتگو کی گئی
تمام مستحق افراد کو چولہا پیکیج کی فراہمی یقینی بنائی جائے گی،گریڈ 1 سے گریڈ 10 کی تمام اسامیوں پر صرف مقامی افراد بھرتی ہوں گے۔

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Federal Minister for Water Resources, CM Sindh discuss WAPDA projects in Sindh

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February 15, 2023: Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, accompanied by Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) and Joint Secretary Water Resources Syed Mehar Ali Shah, had a meeting with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM House Karachi to discuss the matters about WAPDA projects in Sindh. The projects, which came under discussion, included K-IV, RBOD-I, RBOD-III, Nai Gaj Dam and Hub Dam.

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Federal Interior Minister visits Diamer Basha Dam; Reviews security arrangements at site

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February 13, 2023: Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan visited Diamer Basha Dam Project, being constructed on River Indus, 40-Kilometre downstream of Chilas town. He was accompanied by Federal Secretary Interior Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) and National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) Muhammad Tahir Rai. The visit was aimed at assessing the overall security scenario on the mega multi-purpose project, which is of vital significance for the national development in the years ahead.

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WAPDA to add 10,000 MW hydel electricity, 12 MAF water storage by 2030

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February 8, 2023:WAPDA will add as much as 10,000 MW of low-cost, green and clean hydel electricity to installed power generation capacity of the country by 2030 with phased completion of its under-construction projects. Consequently, hydel generation will become double to about 20,000 MW from 9,500 MW, that WAPDA has been able to develop during the last 65 years. In addition, gross water storage capacity in the country will also enhance by another 12 MAF. This will be a major contribution by WAPDA for economic stability and social uplift of Pakistan.

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