Calling the country’s self-reliance linked with affordable electricity and agriculture, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure  early completion of Diamer Bhasha Dam by removing all impediments.  Chairing a meeting on the construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam and the other matters of water  resources in Islamabad on Tuesday, Shehbaz Sharif said building new dams was crucial to enhance water storage capacity, ensure water supply for agriculture, and prevent floods. 

The prime minister said that the country’s self-dependence was linked with affordable electricity and agriculture, which required increased water storage and efficient water usage.  He directed prioritizing the completion of projects like Diamer Bhasha Dam to establish an effective system for energy production and abundant water storage.  The meeting was attended by federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Engineer Amir Muqam, Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Moeen Wattoo, Adviser to Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Gulbar Khan, and relevant senior government officials.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)