Khanpur Dam

Different pollutants, dead animals being dumped into reservoir that supplies water to twin cities

Adventure sport attracts tourists, thrill seekers from all over country in droves

After successful negotiations, TMA officials de-sealed boats at picnic spot

Regular supply to twin cities to begin after February 21

District admin bans boating in Khanpur dam.

Boat struck an underwater rock and capsized, owing to low water level in Khanpur Lake.

The tourist crashed to earth when his parasailing line became detached

Officials say clean-up operation will be completed in one week at the tourist spot

Three incidents occurred last week with four children drowning

Rawalpindi will only be supplied two MGD of water instead of the regular supply of six MGD

The Haripur deputy commissioner had already banned swimming in the dam for three months

Reduction due to water theft from 18-kilometre long open water channel

Tourists were shocked to learn about the exorbitant prices for commodities and even parking

Rival parties may take advantage of situation

People turn to water tankers as pipelines go dry

Water pipes had to pass underneath railway lines, which needed approval of Pakistan Railways, NOC issued

Full pressure to start on February 18

Funds were allocated to create park on banks but no progress has been made

More than 6,000 cusecs of water was released on Saturday