US Water Resources Expert calls on Chairman WAPDA.

ISLAMABAD -- US Water Resources expert Ms. Alexandra Campbell Ferrari Tuesday called on Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Engr Lt Gen (Retd) Sajjad Ghani.

The matters relating to overall water scenario, change in climatic pattern and its impacts on water resources of Pakistan were discussed at length during the meeting, said a press release.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman said that concerted efforts were needed globally to tackle the adverse impact of climatic change on water resources.

He said WAPDA was pursuing green strategies in view of climatic change by developing water and hydropower projects for sustained economic growth in Pakistan.

Acknowledging the US support for WAPDA in harnessing water and hydropower resources, the chairman expressed the hope that the visit of the US water resources expert would help explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral partnership on water management, environment and climate action.

Later, Ms. Alexandra Campbell Ferrari attended a briefing about water and hydropower...

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