fbpx
Advertisement
Advertisement

Construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam ready to go underway

NationalConstruction of Diamer Bhasha Dam ready to go underway
Advertisement

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Construction of much-awaited Diamer Bhasha Dam is likely to begin soon, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting & the Chairman CPEC Authority Lt General Asim Saleem Bajwa said on Monday.

In a twitter statement, Lt General Asim Saleem Bajwa termed it a historic news for all generations of Pakistan as the Construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam will be a huge stimulus for the Country’s economy.

Advertisement

The Special Assistant said that the dam’s construction would create 16,500 jobs, generate 4500 megawatts hydel power and irrigate 1.2 million acres agricultural land.

Asim Bajwa said that the dam will also enhance Tarbela Dam’s age by 35 years.

Advertisement


Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Imran Khan was briefed in detail by the Chairman WAPDA about the progress of resolution of all pending issues pertaining to Construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam.

In his remarks, the prime minister said that the Construction of dams and ensuring water security will help meet the energy and agriculture requirements of the Country at an affordable rate.

Imran Khan said that after completion, Diamer Bhasha Dam will boost construction and provide a huge stimulus to the national economy.

Advertisement

The prime minister directed that use of local material and expertise should be accorded priority during the construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam which will provide huge job opportunities to our people.

Advertisement
Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

PTV Sports Live Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st T20 at Sharjah

0
Pakistan and Afghanistan will face each other in the first T20 International of three-match series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday night - PTV...

Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo Celebrates 83rd National Day of Pakistan

0
CAIRO, Egypt: The 83rd National Day of Pakistan was celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour at the Embassy of Pakistan in Caro.The Ambassador of...

PM Shahbaz Sharif visits free Flour Distribution Centers in Lahore, Kasur

0
LAHORE, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday paid a surprise visit to the free Flour Distribution Centers in Lahore and Kasur and inquired...

Pakistan’s journey is for peace, security and prosperity: Ambassador Masood Khan

0
WASHINGTON DC: Reiterating vision of the Founding Father of Pakistan, Ambassador Masood Khan has said that Pakistan’s journey is for peace, security and prosperity....

We want Pakistani diaspora women descent to become our brand ambassadors, says Nilofar Bakhtiar

0
The Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of the Women of Pakistan Nilofar Bakhtiar attended as a chief guest and a keynote...
Advertisement