KARACHI: The Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, or K-IV, has reached 64 percent completion, with Rs86 billion spent so far, but the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has warned that uninterrupted funding remains crucial for timely completion. The project aims to alleviate Karachi’s chronic water shortages. Read More: FAO launches new water budgeting and productivity project […]
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WAPDA dominates National Gymnastics Championship
LAHORE – WAPDA secured the top position at the 54th National Gymnastics Championship, displaying remarkable skill and consistency to claim eight gold medals and a total of 15 medals overall. The Pakistan Army team finished as runners-up, while Pakistan Railways took third place in the national event that featured top gymnastic talent from across the […]
$25 million from Kuwait fuels Pakistan’s hydropower ambitions
Pakistan and Kuwait signed the second loan program for the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project. The agreement provides Pakistan with $25 million. Officials from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and WAPDA attended the signing. Fahad Hesham, Deputy Head of Mission at the Kuwaiti Embassy, represented Kuwait. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs […]
PM Shehbaz orders fast-track completion of Diamer-Bhasha dam
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed immediate removal of all obstacles in the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project to ensure its early completion. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, he stressed the urgent need to speed up work on key water infrastructure projects, especially this mega-dam, which holds national importance. During the meeting, senior officials from WAPDA, […]
WAPDA chief urges expediting work on Dasu Dam, Power House
Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) on Thursday visited Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed on River Indus in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During his day-long visit, the Chairman reviewed construction progress on key sites, which include River Diversion System, Main Dam, Power House and relocated Karakoram Highway (KKH-1). The Project team, […]
India’s water aggression escalates: Chenab river flow drops by 29,300 cusecs
Pakistan is reporting a drastic reduction in water flowing into the Chenab River. They are calling this action “water aggression” by India. This sudden decrease in water is a major concern for Pakistan. Official figures from Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority, WAPDA, confirm the significant drop. The amount of water entering the Chenab River […]
World bank urges Pakistan to resolve challenges for Dasu hydropower project
The World Bank (WB) has expressed concerns about the slow progress of the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHP). The organization urges the Pakistani government and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to quickly address security and logistical challenges. These issues are significantly affecting the project’s timely execution, causing numerous delays. In a letter to the […]
WAPDA to add over 11,000 MW environment-friendly electricity to national grid
WAPDA to add over 11000 MW environment-friendly electricity to national grid. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is actively pursuing six hydropower projects to add over 11,241 MW of environment-friendly hydel electricity to the existing 9,443 MW hydel generation in the coming years. Wapda officials told APP here that presently, the total installed capacity of […]
Two WAPDA employees kidnapped
SADIQABAD: Two WAPDA employees are kidnapped. Unknown men on Friday have ‘kidnapped’ two Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) employees in Sadiqabad, Punjab. According to the local police, the WAPDA went to restore electricity on the complaint in Nawazabad. They were reportedly kidnapped after they were returning to Mahi Chowk. The police said that teams […]
Fire in Mingora grid station, power supply to 1.5 million people suspended
SWAT: Five feeder panels were destroyed in a fire at Mingora grid station, power supply to 1.5 million people of two tehsils was suspended. According to WAPDA officials, it may take two to three days to restore the grid station. A fire broke out at a power grid station in the Rahim Abad area […]