Minister for Water and Power Ch Ahmed Mukhtar has said that the government is determined to construct mega water and power sector project. All options are being considered for their financing to complete them within the shortest possible time frame.
He made these remarks while presiding over a meeting on Diamer Bhasha dam project here on Monday. The meeting was attended by Secretary Water and Power, Secretary Economic Affairs Division, Chairman WAPDA and senior officials of concerned ministries.
The Minister stated that construction of Mega water projects to enhance water storage and to produce cheaper electricity is the top priority of the government and various projects are being constructed in this regard.
The meeting asked WAPDA to furnish a report with all the options and commitment from donors to finance the 4500W Diamer Bhasha dam project. The report will be discussed after taking views from EAD and Planning Commission in a meeting to be held in the next couple of days.
Earlier Chairman WAPDA briefed the meeting on the current status of the project; its benefits, land acquisition, infrastructure development, compensation package, allocation by the government and other related issues.
Progress on Daimer-Bhasha dam; govt to construct mega water projects: Ahmed Mukhtar
