Tag: Dams
Dams doomed as govt reduces budget allocation
ISLAMABAD: Despite actively campaigning for the construction of dams and warnings of Pakistan's water resources running dry at an alarming rate, the federal government...
CJP doubts govt’s sincerity in constructing Nai Gaj Dam
--SC directs finance minister to update court regarding dam-related discussion during ECNEC session
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday told Finance...
Senate body discusses Balochistan’s water woes
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources on Wednesday discussed in detail the looming water crisis in the country, especially Balochistan, after senators from...
Population control first priority after dams: CJP
--Says KP worse than Sindh in terms of hospital waste disposal
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday said that population control...
Dam fundraising crosses Rs6bn
The fundraising for construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams has reached Rs 6.4 billion so far, according to latest statistics.
The collection for dams’ construction...
Construction work on Diamer-Basha and Mohmand Dams to start in 2019
--SC asks parties involved to define boundaries
LAHORE: In compliance of the Supreme Court’s decision for the timely completion of Diamer-Basha and Mohmand Dams, Water...
PM Imran’s bid to crowdfund $14 billion for crucial dams
It’s a far cry from those sponsored Facebook posts asking you to invest in a start-up’s new digital watch or an unbreakable phone case.
But...
Construction of water reservoirs ‘essential for survival’, declares SC
---Court urges construction of Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand dams as ‘next best options’ after Kalabagh dam
In light of acute water shortage faced by Pakistan, the Supreme...
Those opposing CJP dams drive are enemies of Pakistan: PEW
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday said the elements politicising dams and criticising the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) for his sincere...
Sindh becomes only province to have 50 functional small dams
KARACHI: Sindh has become the only province to possess as many as 50 operational small dams that aim to meet the water needs of...
Top judge issues ‘final warning’ to those mocking dams’ fundraising
--Justice Nisar vows to construct dams under all circumstances
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Wednesday said that those opposing the construction of...
Dams are not constructed with charity money: ex-PM Abbasi
LAHORE: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that dams were not constructed through money collected in charity drives.
Speaking to media representatives he...
PM Khan appeals for donations to make dams
--Says Pakistan facing risk of drought by 2025, urges expatriates living in US and Europe to donate at least 1000 dollars for dam fund
--Commends...
CJP suspects ‘international conspiracy’ behind water shortage
--Says dams should be built on war footings to contain water shortage issue
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that the...
Dams implementation committee’s first meeting held
SC orders efficient fundraising campaign
MIRPUR: In the wake of the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan’s historic judgement of July 4 aimed at expediting...
Donations for construction of dams not liable to tax: SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Wednesday maintained that the contributions made to the Diamer-Bhasha & Mohmand Dams Fund would not be liable to any tax/duty whatsoever.
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