Chaprah Dam, Daur Canal Top Priority For Haripur's Development: Riaz Khan

Published July 16, 2026 | 07:13 PM

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Irrigation Riaz Khan on Thursday said the timely completion of the Chaprah Dam and Daur Right Bank Canal projects was among the provincial government's top priorities, describing them as vital for Haripur's agricultural growth and economic development

HARIPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jul, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Irrigation Riaz Khan on Thursday said the timely completion of the Chaprah Dam and Daur Right Bank Canal projects was among the provincial government's top priorities, describing them as vital for Haripur's agricultural growth and economic development.

He made the remarks during a visit to Haripur, undertaken on the special directives of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, where he inspected the ongoing construction work on both projects.

The minister expressed dissatisfaction over the slow pace of work and directed the relevant officials to accelerate construction while ensuring quality and transparency in the execution of both schemes.

Member of the Provincial Assembly Akbar Ayub, the Director General of Small Dams, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineers and other Irrigation Department officials accompanied the minister during the visit.

At Chaprah Dam, officials briefed the minister on the progress of construction, hydrology, spillway and outlet works. Riaz Khan said the project would play a key role in promoting agriculture in Haripur and warned that unnecessary delays would not be tolerated. He directed the authorities to complete the dam on a priority basis without compromising construction standards.

The minister later inspected various sections of the under-construction Daur Right Bank Canal, where he was briefed on the project's progress. He instructed officials to maintain high standards of quality and ensure transparency throughout the construction process.

Riaz Khan said the provincial government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, was utilizing all available resources to provide basic public facilities, promote transparent governance and ensure the timely completion of development projects across the province.