National Water Policy Approved
Centre and the provinces agree to select water reservoirs with consensus in line with the 1991 water apportionment accord.
Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project turns Online
The First Unit of Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project has started providing electricity to the national grid.
Work on Bhasha Dam likely to begin in Aug 2018
Prime Minister has approved a summary relating to PC-1, financial arrangements and proposed plan for launching civil work on Diamer Basha dam, claims Wapda chairman.
NHA’s CPEC projects exempted from import duties
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a proposal for the grant of exemption from tax/duties for import of construction material for infrastructure projects of National Highway Authority under the CPEC project.
‘Dire consequences’ if govt. fails start Bhasha in 2018
Chairman WAPDA warns of mounting water shortage in Pakistan for the failure to undertake any major water reservoir – resulting in severe water scarcity.