Pakistani government funds 32 dams' construction for Rs1.057 billion to address water scarcity.

The Pakistani government is funding the construction of 32 dams this fiscal year, costing approximately Rs1.057 billion, to enhance water storage and irrigation, addressing water scarcity issues. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal criticized the previous administration for escalating costs of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam from Rs479 billion to Rs1,400 billion due to delays. He emphasized the project's importance for national water security and proposed public-private partnerships for future financing.

September 13, 2024
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