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
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
Diamer Basha Dam Project has achieved a key construction breakthrough with the successful pulling of the main cable for a 30-ton cable crane across the Indus River.With a span of over 1,500 meters, this ultra-long installation marks an industry-leading technical achievement under challenging high-altitude canyon conditions.Despite the complex terrain, the project team worked round-the-clock for
July 28, 2026: A delegation of the National Workshop Balochistan visited WAPDA House, Lahore today for a detailed briefing on WAPDA’s plan for development of water and hydropower projects.The delegation was briefed about water, food and energy security of Pakistan; water dynamics in the country; effects of climate change; implications of Weaponization of Water by
The Auxiliary Spillway of Tarbela Reservoir successfully operated today for the first time during Flood Season 2026. The operation commenced at 1100 hours in strict accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures. The District Administration, local police, and all departments concerned were informed in advance through an official notification and via the designated Flood Coordination Center.
July 16, 2026: A 13 members delegation of the Government of Sindh, headed by the Provincial Minister for Irrigation, Planning and Development, Mr Jam Khan Shoro visited WAPDA House today for a detailed meeting with Chairman WAPDA Lt General Muhammad Saeed (Retd) and senior officers of the Authority. During the day long meeting, a comprehensive
‘Pakistan an attractive destination for investment’ ‘All nation states must adhere to internationally recognized bilateral treaties on shared water resources’ June 11, 2026: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd), alongwith a 3-member delegation, represented Pakistan in the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macao Special Administrative Region. The 3-day IIICF is
May 25, 2026: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) was briefed about the progress about the Projects during his visit to Tarbela Dam. The day-long visit was aimed at reviewing progress on the under-construction Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5 HPP) and witness testing and commissioning of Low Level Outlet (LLO) of Tarbela 4th
WAPDA Awards Rs. 640 Million Contract for Schools Construction at Seo Village May 1, 2026: WAPDA awarded a contract worth Rs. 640 million for construction of two Government Schools at Seo Village in Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. It is worth mentioning here that WAPDA is establishing a Primary and a High School
