October 24, 2026: WAPDA signed the agreement for HM-1 Contract of Diamer Basha Dam Project at a ceremony held at WAPDA House. The contract, worth Rs. 133.18 billion, has been awarded to Power China – IKAN Joint Venture (JV). The agreement was signed by CE/PD Diamer Basha Dam Arif Ali on behalf of WAPDA and […]
October 23, 2026: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Special Communications Organization (SCO) today signed two agreements for Dasu and Chilas Safe City Projects. The signing ceremony was held at WAPDA House. Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) and Director General SCO Maj Gen Sajjad Haider Khan witnessed the ceremony. Member (Water) WAPDA
September 25, 2026: A major milestone towards construction of Main Dam structure of Diamer Basha Dam Project has been achieved with the formal commencement of extraction and transportation of pozzolan material from Gini, Diamer. The extracted pozzolan will be processed for use in Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) for the Main Dam, following which RCC placement
September 23, 2026: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) today had a meeting with Chairman China Gezhouba Group of Companies (CGGC) International Zhang Jun. Matters relating to Dasu Hydropower Project came under detailed discussion during the meeting.The issues hindering progress on the project were deliberated at length. The meeting was also briefed about the
Mohmand Dam is a strategic national project to strengthen Pakistan’s water, food & energy security,” he said, directing the team to ensure timely completion.
WAPDA House Lahore on the eve of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal
August 14, 2026: WAPDA celebrated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan with national fervor. The main ceremony for hoisting the National Flag was held at WAPDA House, Lahore. Chairman WAPDA and Chief Guest of the ceremony Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) hoisted the National Flag at the WAPDA Auditorium. Member (Finance) Naveed Asghar Chaudhry and
As part of its ongoing Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), WAPDA has releasedRs. 972.5 million to implement key development schemes in Diamer Basha Dam Project area. The cheque was presented to the District Administration at a ceremony held in the office of the Commissioner, Diamer-Astore Division. Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division, GM/Project Director Diamer Basha Dam, Chief Engineer
The Tarbela Reservoir has filled to its maximum conservation level of 1,550 feet above mean sea level, marking a significant achievement during the ongoing high-flow season. Resultantly, about 5.58 million-acre feet (MAF) of live (useable) water is now available in the Reservoir for regulated releases to support irrigation needs for the upcoming crop seasons. This
