Dam construction in Pakistan gains momentum after planning meeting
A high-level meeting on dam construction in Pakistan was recently chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Held at the PM Office, the session brought together key federal and provincial stakeholders to accelerate water reservoir development across the country.
Detailed Review of National Water Storage Projects
The meeting focused on speeding up the construction of large-scale dams and enhancing water storage capacity. Experts presented strategies aimed at improving resource management and long-term infrastructure development.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the urgent need for coordinated planning to address Pakistan’s growing water challenges. He emphasized that joint efforts across provinces and ministries are essential for sustainable outcomes.
Key Recommendations and Stakeholder Involvement
Participants in the session included chief ministers from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Also present were federal ministers of Water Resources, Finance, Planning, and Law, along with senior advisors and secretaries.
During the meeting, stakeholders proposed technical and financial strategies to ensure the effective use of existing water resources and the timely execution of dam projects.
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National Collaboration is Key to Success
Deputy Prime Minister Dar called for a national-level integrated approach to water management. He highlighted that the success of dam construction in Pakistan depends on proactive collaboration between federal and provincial entities.
This step marks a serious commitment by the government to deal with climate change, water shortages, and agricultural challenges through sustainable infrastructure.