Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of the 4,320 megawatt power project, PM Nawaz said hydel resources will be fully exploited in order to overcome the electricity crisis. He went on to add that work on the Diamer-Bhasha dam would begin soon.
The World Bank has agreed to provide assistance worth $1 billion dollars for the project, which is expected to be completed in two phases; the first phase will be completed in five years and will add 2,160MW electricity to the national grid.
The premier also said an additional 40,000 megawatts of electricity could be generated from new power projects on the Indus River. At present, 7,000 megawatts of electricity is being generated from these projects.
The Dasu project is part of the least-cost energy production plan of Wapda aimed at harnessing the country’s hydropower resources to improve the share of hydroelectricity in energy mix.
The project will be constructed on the Indus River, seven kilometres upstream of Dasu village and 74 km downstream of Diamer-Bhasha Dam. The project is situated on the Karakoram Highway, about 350 km from Islamabad.
According to a statement issued by Wapda, the priority is to construct Diamer-Bhasha Dam for which land acquisition process has already started and 13 contracts for offices, colonies and roads have been awarded.
Dasu Hydropower Project will follow the initiation of work on Diamer-Bhasha Dam. Detailed engineering design, for which the World Bank is providing funds, and tender documents are likely to be completed in early 2014. Afterwards, construction work will commence.
The project will generate 21.3 billion units of electricity per annum and will also have positive impact on existing hydropower stations including Tarbela, Ghazi Barotha and Chashma.
Correction: An earlier version of the story mistakenly reported that detailed engineering design, for which the World Bank is providing funds, and tender documents are likely to be completed in early 2013 instead of 2014. The error is regretted.
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I don, t really care what govt comestp power all I need is that it should work for the people of pakistan better living, development, jobs, help veteran soldiers finanacially and improve the lives of people.
This is the biggest project of Pakistan History, the only capable political party which can do it is PMLN, Arranging Finance was a show stopper which was done successfully, Great job Done. Thanks.
May This project completes but i am not sure, because the previous governments also made the foundation stones and then you people know about situation, May this government succeed in their missions that they want do for the betterment of the people of Pakistan, but i am a bit shockey about this that may be the situation will be the same like previous government.
Zardari inaugurated Diamir Basha.
This project was in the pipeline for YEARS.
These are STATE funded projects, while incompetent leaders like Nawaz try to take credit for them.
I pity those who think this is "great work" from PM.
Haters will never stop hating. NS should continue his struggle for revival of economy.
Qadam Barhao Nawaz Sharif. Hum Tumhare Saath Hain
All my prayesr for Nawaz Sharif and his team.
Congratulations to Pakistanis. Insha Allah load shedding will finish as soon as such projects start production.
What about a sit in IK and TUQ?
@LHR: Look who is lecturing others. Hypocrisy is thy name.
On one end we have progressive steps like this taken by the government .... and on the other end we have Inqalabees (PAT+PTI+TTP+Chodharies+Sh Rashid) spreading anarchy, hatred and mayhem with dharnas and jalsas.
OH Pakistanies lets please: 1) open our eyes, 2) shun the hatred 3) Use our brains 4) stop being cult followers 5) Lets get to work and do our best
......and that is the only way we can make Pakistan a better place for ourselves and for our next generation
CONGRATULATIONS PAKISTAN!! THIS IS CALLED VISION. KEPP UP THE GOOD EFFORT MIAN SAHAB. LONG LIVE NAWAZ SHARIF
I just don't understand constant criticism all the time and on every thing? This is a moral turpitude of our nation sadly. Where as a society are we going? A constant criticism for sake of criticism because you don't like this PM is not going to take the Country any where. What when other side continues to do this to some other PM or leader.
People, please stop!
Mubrook Pakistanis- way to go, please other pessimistic Pakistanis, please get off at the next stop.
Why arent these people letting the government work. PTI, PAT, Q League. Awami League should wait for five years. This government is not like the previous one. They have the mandate and they are trying, let them complete their term. All these establishment parties should not try to oust the government forcefully.
@Khan: Motorway Atomic explosion Thunder plane Metro.bus Electricity project Gawadar port
These are not on laying foundation stone but in reality
@Khan: Mr Khan may be you are commenting from Bani Gala but this step is appreciable. Criticism for nothing does not make sense. I am not a fan of PMLN but criticism all the time is not commendable at all.
Those criticizing PM on this move... Get a LIFE!! At least something progressive is being done. Say the project is completed in the next 5 years, or even 10. The benefits will be reaped by the common man and the locals. Just think of the jobs it will generate
This project was initiated in the tenure of Sir Pervez Musharraf but political turmoil made hurdles in this project and PPP govt did not provide funds. His name should be mentioned in this project.
Something tells me we are beyond that. Then again I am not so sure.
"tender documents are likely to be completed in early 2013" According to ET, Pakistan is traveling back in the time
Now Dasu dam -another heavy fist on the face of imqilabis.way to go bravo.
World Bank is requested to closely supervise this project and ensure no corruption is done. We have lost all confidence in our government and institutions.
NS is true leader.
Last hope for Pakistan is great immy khan. If this gourment goes for five years then we r finished and so is dream of our leader
Keep it up Mian sahab! May you succeed again, against the likes of PAT+PTI+Q+MQM