Armed forces to make donations for construction of Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand dams

Officers of Army, Navy and Air Force to donate two-day pay, soldiers will give a day's salary


News Desk July 09, 2018
A laborer works a dam. PHOTO: REUTERS

The armed forces on Monday announced that officers and men will contribute to the fund earmarked for the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a post on social media.

Director General ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor said officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force will donate two days pay for the cause while soldiers will pitch in with a day's salary.

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The move comes a day after the government established Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund to raise finances for the construction of these two critical reservoirs in a bid to fight impending water scarcity.

CJP donates Rs1m, directs govt to immediately construct two dams
Earlier this week, the country's top court directed authorities to immediately start construction of the two dams and appealed to the people, including overseas Pakistanis, to make a contribution for executing the projects. During the same hearing, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar also donated Rs1 million.

According to a notification issued by the Finance Division on Friday, contributions to the fund will be received at all branches of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), all treasuries and branches of National Bank of Pakistan and other scheduled banks.0

The fund will receive donations from both domestic and international donors as well as contributions from abroad which will be received at all branches of the above banks where such branches exist.

COMMENTS (5)

Hasan | 6 years ago | Reply Construction & Financial Matters. In November 2008, the cost of the Diamer-Bhasha dam was estimated at $12.6 billion. and it will have a storage capacity of 8,100,000 acre feet (10.0 km3). At this rate of Donation it would take atleast 50 years to get this amount of money. This SC/establishment has turned the country into a joke.
Donor | 6 years ago | Reply The ones who realize the dire urgency of this matter will donate despite all odds, arguments or criticism being raised. However, whats the grand total we aiming for? The donation campaign should've mentioned that too.
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