MoU signed between WAPDA, GB Scouts: GB Scouts Wing raised for Diamer Basha Dam Project security

Lahore, June 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): In a major development, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Scouts for raising a GB Scouts Wing for security of Diamer Basha Dam Project.

The MoU signing ceremony was held at WAPDA House today. WAPDA General Manager (HRD) Brig Shoaib Taqi (Retd) and GB Scouts Director General (DG) Brig Zia-ur-Rehman signed the MoU on behalf of their organizations. WAPDA Member (Water) and GM (Diamer Basha Dam Project) Amir Bashir Chaudhry and other senior WAPDA security officers also witnessed signing of the MoU.

The GB Scouts Wing for Diamer Basha Dam Project is a significant omen for implementation of the project. Since Diamer Basha Dam is being constructed in a remote area, the adequate security measures in the project area are of immense importance for smooth and timely completion of the project.

The GB Scouts Wing will play an important role for providing safe and secure working environment in the project area by utilizing their professional capabilities to the maximum for putting in place an effective security mechanism in the project area. It is pertinent to mention that the multi-purpose Diamer Basha Dam is being constructed on River Indus, 40 kilometers downstream of Chilas town. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2028-29.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Division,
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
G-32, WAPDA House, Sharah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99202633
Fax: +92-42-99203144
Cell: +92-333-4515923
Email: wapdapr@gmail.com
Website: http://www.wapda.gov.pk/