Tag: WAPDA
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Good news for Pakistani employees working for Dasu Dam
Lahore, 18th July: All Pakistani employees who were fired by the Chinese company working on the Dasu Hydropower Project have been reinstated. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) issued a statement that all fired Pakistani employees working on Dasu Dam have been reinstated who were fired by the Chinese firm. The decision was taken in…
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Wapda causes $753m loss in Tarbela-IV project
This report is by Raeesa Riaz. Many important projects started during the previous governments have been seen as corruption and the nation is suffering the consequences. Tarbela Dam, the plan of the fourth tunnel, was given by the experts during the previous governments, then it was given attention again during the Nawaz Sharif era. The…
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Construction Work on Diamer-Bhasha Dam & Dasu Project in Progress
Construction work on the Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu dam projects is in progress.
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National Assembly approves all of WAPDA’s forecoming projects
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Water Resources on Monday approved all the projects of WAPDA for the financial year 2021-22 and directed the government to include Naulong and Chirrah dams in the next budget. The committee, which met with Nawab Muhammad Yousaf Talpur in the chair, discussed the implementation status of its previous…
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Chinese envoy, WAPDA Chairman discuss water, hydropower projects
LAHORE, Feb 09 (APP):Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong here Tuesday called on Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen (R) Muzammil Hussain and discussed with him matters relating to Chinese cooperation for WAPDA in construction of water and hydropower projects. The WAPDA Chairman expressed the gratitude for Chinese assistance in completion…
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GB CM & WAPDA Chairman Discuss Rs 78.5 billion Confidence Building Measures for Diamer-Bhasha
The Gilgit-Baltistan CM and WAPDA Chairman have discussed Rs 78.5 billion confidence building measures for the Diamer-Bhasha dam.
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Senate body asks WAPDA to stop collecting Neelum Jhelum Surcharge from next month
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Tuesday recommended the power ministry to stop collection of Neelum Jhelum Surcharge from electricity bills by next month. The committee which met here with Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani in the chair directed the ministry to move a new summary for abolishing the…
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WAPDA to Increase Share of Hydropower in Energy Mix: Chairman
Chairman WAPDA says that the share of hydropower in the energy mix will be increased.
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WAPDA to Construct Remaining Works of Kachhi Canal Phase-I
WAPDA has started the process for constructing the remaining works of Kacchi Canal Phase-1.
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National Flag Hoisting Ceremony at WAPDA House
A national flag ceremony took place at WAPDA house.