Tag: DAMS

IRSA releases 142,400 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP):The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Friday released 142,400 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 99,000 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1543.20 feet and was 145.20 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water… Continue reading IRSA releases 142,400 cusecs water

Pakistan’s future hinges upon use of renewable energy: PM

MOHMAND, Aug 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed that there was need to immediately shift country’s power generation capacity to solar and wind power production systems as the costly power generation was continuously depleting the national exchequer. During a briefing at the Mohmand Dam site, the prime minister said Pakistan had… Continue reading Pakistan’s future hinges upon use of renewable energy: PM

Govt. for completion of water resources on priority basis: Shah

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah on Sunday said that timely completion of under-construction water resources was the top most priority of the government. He said that the country could face the worst water crisis in case of failure to meet the prescribed time limit. In a statement,… Continue reading Govt. for completion of water resources on priority basis: Shah

Balochistan’s water storage capacity reaches 68,939 acre feet after numerous dams completion

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): The water storage capacity of Balochistan has reached to 68,939 acre feet which will enhance the irrigation network and address water scarcity issues of the drought-hit province. Under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), as many as 27 dams have been completed having storage capacity of 68,939 acre feet in various… Continue reading Balochistan’s water storage capacity reaches 68,939 acre feet after numerous dams completion

People lauds KP Govt for approving three new dams for Tank, DI Khan distts

PESHAWAR, Oct 13 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday said that the provincial government has approved construction of three new dams in Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts. Talking to APP here, he said the new dams included Tank Zam Dam, Chodwan Zam Dam and Daraban Dam, adding the construction of… Continue reading People lauds KP Govt for approving three new dams for Tank, DI Khan distts

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PM briefed about progress of Diamer Bhasha, Mohmand Dams projects

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt. Gen. ® Muzammil Hussain called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday and briefed him about the progress of various projects being executed under WAPDA including Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams. The Prime Minister expression satisfaction over the performance of WAPDA in… Continue reading PM briefed about progress of Diamer Bhasha, Mohmand Dams projects

Dams construction inevitable to avert water scarcity, protect future generations: PM

TARBELA, Aug 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said the government had decided to construct 10 dams within next 10 years with a view to avert the looming water scarcity in the country as well as protect the future generations. “We have decided to constrict 10 dams within 10 years including Dassu and Bhasha… Continue reading Dams construction inevitable to avert water scarcity, protect future generations: PM

PM breaks ground for US $ 807 million Tarbela 5th Extention Hydropower project

TARBELA, Aug 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday performed the groundbreaking of US $ 807 million Tarbela 5th Extention Hydropower Project (T-5), under the government’s ‘Decade of Dams 2018-28’ vision. The World Bank (WB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are providing US $ 390 million and US $ 300 million, respectively, for… Continue reading PM breaks ground for US $ 807 million Tarbela 5th Extention Hydropower project

PM keen to develop water reservoirs, dams: Shaukat Tarin

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan was keen to develop water reservoirs; small, medium and large dams to meet water needs of our future generations. In his budget speech at National Assembly, he said Pakistan was among the countries to face water… Continue reading PM keen to develop water reservoirs, dams: Shaukat Tarin

Construction of 10 dams in Pakistan by 2028 to ensure food security: PM

MOHMAND, May 19 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the construction of 10 dams and hydropower projects initiated by the present government in 2018 and to be completed by 2028 besides generating cheaper electricity will also make country’s 8 million acres of land cultivable and ensure food security. Talking to newsmen here on… Continue reading Construction of 10 dams in Pakistan by 2028 to ensure food security: PM

WAPDA carrying out work on Mohmand, Diamer Basha, Kurram Tangi, Nai Gaj dams

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): As many as four dams projects of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) including Mohmand, Diamer Basha, Kurram Tangi and Nai Gaj dams were under implementation stage. The multi-purpose projects have been launched to enhance water storage capacity and stoppage of water wastes besides generation low cost hydel electricity. The sources… Continue reading WAPDA carrying out work on Mohmand, Diamer Basha, Kurram Tangi, Nai Gaj dams

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