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Tarbela 4th Extension Project delivered 22.56 bln to national grid so far

Tarbela 4th Extension Project has contributed 22.56 billion low cost hydel units to the national grid system since its commissioning in 2018

Planning Ministry takes lead on data governance framework for climate response

The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has geared up efforts on a data governance framework for climate response

WB delegation visits Tarbela 5th Extension, Dasu Hydropower Project

World Bank (WB) Vice President Martin Raiser, along with a four-member delegation, visited Tarbela 5th Extension and Dasu Hydropower Project. WAPDA Chairman Eng Lt-Gen (retd.) Sajjad Ghani and World Bank Executive Director Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah also accompanied him. World Bank is providing financial support for construction of these projects, according to WAPDA spokesman here on Saturday

Planning Ministry steps up efforts for data governance framework to tackle climate change impacts

The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has geared up efforts to prepare a data governance framework for effective tackling of climate change-related issues

Seasonal release of Mangla Dam water steps up without any break: Water level gradually goes down in reservoir

Besides the seasonal scheduled stipulated power production, the release of water from the country’s second-largest Mangla Dam stepped up reducing the water level in the reservoir to 1176.20 feet against the maximum conservation level 1242 feet with live storage of 2.979 MAF on Thursday

Seasonal discharge of Mangla Dam water continues without any pause

Besides the seasonal scheduled power production, the discharge of water from the country’s second-largest Mangla dam is underway reducing the water level in the reservoir to 1177.15 feet against the maximum conservation level of 1242 feet with live storage of 3.026 MAF on Wednesday

CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative executing strategy to address water scarcity in Pakistan

The CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, in strategic partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), is executing a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan

CS visits Chilas Wapda Harpan Dass Model Colony

Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Abrar Ahmed Mirza on Tuesday inaugurated the Skill Development Center at WAPDA Harpan Dass Model Colony

8 under-construction WAPDA projects completed

As a result of the completion of eight under-construction water and hydropower projects of WAPDA, the carry-over water capacity in the country will increase from 30 days to 45 days with an addition of 9.7 MAF water storage, while hydel power generation of WAPDA will also be doubled to more than 18,000 MW with an increase of 9,043 MW, it was officially said

Sizing unit imposed Rs 200,000 fine

A team of the Environment department imposed a Rs 200,000 fine on the owner of a sizing unit for de-sealing it illegally here on Monday

WAPDA Cadet College Tarbela wins All Pakistan English Declamation Contest

Mangla Dam water level at verge of continual decline as seasonal discharge of water from reservoir continues:

Water level in Mangla Dam is continually decline as seasonal discharge of water from reservoir underway

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directs payment of hydel projects' outstanding arrears to KP

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday directed for ensuring payment of all hydel projects related arrears to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

WAPDA all sets to achieve major milestone to divert river Indus by November for Diamer Basha dam

Water level in Mangla Dam goes down

WAPDA launches project for 300 MW floating solar power generation

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Monday has embarked on a groundbreaking project aimed at producing 300 megawatts of cost-effective electricity through solar panels

Qasim Ali Khan wins 5th Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Tournament

Chairman PMIC instructs departments for swift completion of PSDP projects

Water level in Mangla Dam reduces as seasonal discharge of water from fully-climaxed

Besides the seasonal power generation, the stipulated seasonal discharge of water from the country’s second biggest Mangla dam is in full swing as the water level in the reservoir fallen to 1188.85 feet against the maximum conservation level 1242 feet with live storage of 3.664 MAF on Thursday

WAPDA supplied 15 bln power units to national grid from July to September

5th Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Tournament opens

The 5th Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Tournament formally commenced here at Royal Palm Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, with a tee shot by Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen (Retd) Sajjad Ghani to commence the golfing activities of the day

5th Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Tournament opens tomorrow