ISLAMABAD: Recognising the national responsibility, the employees of Bahria University contributed one-day salary, amounting to Rs2.7 million, in PM-CJP Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund. The university’s administration said that they are pleased to donate to this national cause, which is essential for the survival of people and economy of Pakistan. Construction of dams will go a long way to overcome the acute shortage of irrigation water beside generation of hydropower, which will lead to the expansion of economic activities in the country.
Bahria University Rector Vice Admiral (r) Muhammad Shafiq said that the Strategic Plan of Bahria University, prepared in line with the Vision 2025 of HEC, supports the fight against socio-economic issues of the country, including water crisis and environmental degradation. He further added that dams are the need of the hour and should be constructed on war-footings at all possible/feasible locations on the country. The scarcity of water shall pose one of the most dangerous threats to Pakistan’s national security in years ahead if the issue is not addressed today, he added.
