Federal Minister for Water Resources, Moonis Elahi, today presided over a meeting with Chairman WAPDA in Ministry of Water Resources, therein he was briefed about the development portfolio of WAPDA and the progress achieved so far on water and hydropower projects

National Heritage & Culture Division Federal Secretary Nausheen Javaid Amjad says Pakistan is rich in cultural heritage which should be well reserved, excavated, restored and exhibited.

The Prime Minister said Diamer Bhasha Dam will be the third largest dam of the country. He said it was envisaged 40 years ago, but work on the project is being started today.

ECNEC’s executive body says that the project to be completed in five years would be rolled out in 11 less-developed districts of Punjab  including Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khushab, Layyah, Lodhran, Mianwali, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur.

Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has directed Indus River System Authority (IRSA) and all provincial irrigation departments to bring the details , rules and regulation about water distribution mechanism between the provinces

A condemnation resolution has been filed in Punjab Assembly (PA) against using Diamir Bhasha Dam funds by the government to pay Utility Bills