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Lahore, September 30, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has accelerated construction work on Kachhi Canal Project to an optimum level, so that the project could be completed as early as possible. This was stated by WAPDA Chairman Raghib Shah during his visit to Kachhi Canal …
Read More »Rs 360 million released for Darawat Dam Project
Lahore, September 25, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Federal Government released Rs.360 million for the under-construction Darawat Dam Project, located in Thatta and Jamshoro districts. Following release of the much-needed funds, the construction work at site will gain a new momentum leading towards timely completion of the project. The funds have been …
Read More »Syed Raghib Abbas Shah appointed Chairman Water and Power Development Authority
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 …
Read More »Korean firms to invest $3 billion for construct of two mega hydropower projects
Lahore, August 29, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Korean firms have been selected to construct two mega hydropower projects – the 665MW-Lower Palas Valley and the 496MW-Lower Spat Gah – on public private partnership (PPP) mode. This was told in a meeting presided over by Water and Power Federal Minister Chaudhray Ahmed …
Read More »Water and Power Development Authority Chairman visits Darawat Dam Project
Lahore, July 11, 2012 (PPI-OT): In addition to constructing a number of mega projects in water and hydropower sectors, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is also building small and medium-sized dams for optimum utilization of water and land resources available in the country. These small and medium-sized …
Read More »Another underground powerhouse Warsak generation capacity to rise to 525 Megawatt
Lahore, June 06, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has agreed in principle to construct another powerhouse of 375 MW at Warsak in addition to the existing power station of about 250 MW. Resultantly, the generation capacity of Warsak power station will rise to 525 MW. …
Read More »PPI Original Text (PPI-OT) – Chairman Water and Power Development Authority visits Tarbela Dam
Lahore, June 02, 2012 (PPI-OT): In the wake of fire incident that took place in the jungle adjacent to Tarbela Dam Thursday night, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Shakil Durrani today visited the project with a view to witnessing the situation on-ground. He had a detailed …
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