Faisal Vawda reviews implementation plan of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project.

LAHORE -- Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Faisal Vawda on Wednesday presided over a meeting at WAPDA Complex for Mega Hydel Projects to review implementation plan of strategically important Diamer Bhasha Dam Project.

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt. Gen. (Retd) Muzammil Hussain, WAPDA Member (Water) and General Manager (Diamer Bhasha Dam Project) Amir Bashir Chaudhry and representatives of the consultants and the contractors attended the meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, the Federal Minister expressed satisfaction that Diamer Bhasha Dam Project was progressing well despite the fact that Covid-19 pandemic had slowed down routine life the world over. Following award of the contract last month, the activities on this phenomenal project had been continuing at a good pace that reflected the commitment of the incumbent government for construction of mega dams to avert looming water crisis in the country and add low-cost hydel electricity to the National Grid, he further said.

The Implementation Plan of the project was also discussed in details during the meeting.

The Federal Minister directed the Project authorities, consultants and contractors to adhere to the timelines specified in the plan, so that the project was completed on time.

The WAPDA Chairman briefed about the major milestones of the implementation plan. He apprised...

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