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Lahore, September 17, 2012 (PPI-OT): Syed Raghib Abbas Shah has been appointed the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman, as the Establishment Division today issued the notification to this effect following approval by the Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf.
Syed Raghib Abbas Shah was serving as WAPDA Member (Water) prior to his elevation to the post of WAPDA Chairman. He joined WAPDA as Junior Engineer (Civil) in 1974 after his graduation in Civil Engineering from NED College, Karachi. Mr. Shah, the 20th WAPDA Chairman, has the diverse experience of 38 years to his credit in construction, maintenance and management of irrigation, drainage, water storage and hydropower projects.
Syed Raghib Abbas Shah, an engineer of repute, is a member of various national and international engineering organizations, and has represented Pakistan in different illustrious forums the world over many a time.
For more information, contact:
Muhammad Abid Rana
Director Public Relations
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
G-32, WAPDA House, Lahore
Tel: +9242 9920 2633 and +9242 9920 2211 -2033 -2029
Cell: +92333 445 8293
Email: mabidrana@gmail.com