World Bank delegation visits T-5 project Tarbela to review progress

TARBELA, Feb 21 (APP):A delegation from the World Bank (WB) conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing work at the Tarbela Dam T-5 extension project aimed at enhancing the dam’s capacity. During the visit they received a detailed briefing regarding the project’s progress, highlighting its significance in generating 1530 megawatts of electricity upon completion. The… Continue reading World Bank delegation visits T-5 project Tarbela to review progress

Historical treasures discovered by accident in Tarbela Ghazi

Historical treasures discovered by accident in Tarbela Ghazi

By Andleeb Khan TARBELA, Jan 27 (APP):The residents of Khaloo village, situated in Tarbela Ghazi, on Thursday accidently found sculptures of historical significance during the expansion of a cemetery. Assistant Superintendent of Police Khadija Omar talking to APP disclosed details of the discovery and said she was approached by a local Mudassar Jameel, Chairman of… Continue reading Historical treasures discovered by accident in Tarbela Ghazi

All main rivers continue to run normal: FFC

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) on Saturday said that all main rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej) were flowing normal with no riverine flood situation in the country. According to daily FFC report, the combined live storage capacity of Tarbela, Mangla & Chashma reservoirs is 4.183 MAF which is 30.95%… Continue reading All main rivers continue to run normal: FFC

Pak-Turk joint military exercise ATATURK-XI kicks off at Tarbela

RAWALPINDI, Feb 09 (APP): The three-week long Pakistan-Turkish joint military exercise “ATATURK-XI” 2021 has been kicked off as the opening ceremony was held at Special Service Headquarters, Tarbela. Turkish Special Forces and Special Services Group (SSG) troops would take participate in the three weeks joint exercise, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.… Continue reading Pak-Turk joint military exercise ATATURK-XI kicks off at Tarbela

WB all praise for effective operations of Tarbela 4th extension project

LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):The World Bank is all praise for successful implementation and effective operation of the 1410-MW Tarbela 4th extension hydropower project, completed in 2018 in a phased manner. This has been acknowledged in the World Bank implementation support mission aide memoire, recently shared with the Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Energy –… Continue reading WB all praise for effective operations of Tarbela 4th extension project

Mohmand & Bhasha – Pakistan getting two big dams five decades after Mangla, Tarbela: PM

Diamer Bhasha Dam to generate 4,500mw power: Report

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said five decades after Mangla and Tarbela, Pakistan was going to have two big water dams – Mohmand and Bhasha. A video shared by Prime Minister Khan on twitter showed the under-construction site of Mohmand dam with work in progress on diversion tunnels, outlet portals,… Continue reading Mohmand & Bhasha – Pakistan getting two big dams five decades after Mangla, Tarbela: PM

Pakistan to cultivate way long benefits from construction of Dams: Khusro Bakhtyar

Govt ensuring urea supply to farmers at affordable rate: Khusro

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): The National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects (NCC-FFP) forum on Thursday reviewed progress of the development projects of Water Sector funded by World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, USA, France, Germany, Saudi Fund, Kuwait, and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). At present, 15 foreign-funded projects in Water Sector amounting to… Continue reading Pakistan to cultivate way long benefits from construction of Dams: Khusro Bakhtyar

Pak-Russia Special Forces drill DRUZHBA-V commences at Tarbela: DG ISPR

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RAWALPINDI, Nov 08 (APP): The two-week long joint counter terrorism exercise DRUZHBA-V of Pakistan and Russian Federation Special Forces has started at Tarbela on Sunday. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Major General Babar Iftikhar, in a tweet said “Pak-Russian Federation Special Forces are participating in two weeks long counter terrorism exercise.” The… Continue reading Pak-Russia Special Forces drill DRUZHBA-V commences at Tarbela: DG ISPR

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