January 06, 2026: A delegation of National Workshop Balochistan – 18 (Youth) visited WAPDA House for an interaction relating to water and hydropower development with special reference to Balochistan. During the visit, the delegation was briefed about water, food and energy security of Pakistan; water dynamics in the country; effects of climate change; and development […]
December 30, 2025: Outgoing 2025 proved to be a satisfactory year for Hydropower and Water Sectors in Pakistan. WAPDA contributed consistently high quantities of clean, green and low-cost hydel electricity to the National Grid, and could also achieve several key targets on its under-construction mega Projects despite diverse and serious challenges. In year 2025, WAPDA’s
December 10, 2025: A 6-member delegation of French financial institution – AFD, led by Director Asia Cyrille Bellier called on Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed(Retd) today. The financial matters of AFD-funded WAPDA Projects were discussed during the meeting. Member(Finance) WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry was also present on the occasion. AFD is providing Euro 351.5
November 29, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd), during a two-day visit, reviewed in detail the construction progress on key sites of Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV Project) being constructed by WAPDA on behalf of the Federal Government to cater for water needs of Karachi – economic hub and the largest
Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammed Saeed (Retd) was called on by Power China Executive Vice President for Eurasia Region Mr. Liu Shaoquan at WAPDA House. The matters discussed during the meeting included fast tracking of the under-construction WAPDA projects and deployment of additional resources for the purpose.It is important to note that the Power China
Diamer Basha Dam – Tallest RCC Dam in the World with 272-Meter Height:Construction Work Continues Day in, Day out on Major Sites, which include Dam Pit, Left Abutment, Power Intake Infrastructure etc. Gross Water Storage 8.1 MAF, Power Generation Capacity: 4500 MW
Construction work progressing at a faster pace on all work fronts including Main Dam, Spillway, Power House, Irrigation System etc. After completion of the Main Dam, electricity generation likely to commence in December 2027; Mohmand Dam to store 1.29 MAF water and generate 800 MW clean, green, affordable electricity
October 10, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) today visited the WAPDA Administrative Staff College Islamabad, where he was briefed on the institution’s facilities, academic offerings, and ongoing training programs. The Chairman had a detailed round of the facilities available at the Staff College including the academic block that houses class rooms, computer
October 9, 2025: Mangla Dam, the biggest reservoir in terms of water storage in Pakistan, today filled to its maximum conservation level of 1242 feet above mean sea level. As much as 7.277 MAF of useable water is available in the reservoir. With this development, all three reservoirs i.e. Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma are filled
Dasu HPP: RCC works on main dam to begin in 2nd quarter of 2026’‘20.4 Km relocated KKH-1 of CPEC standards to be opened in June 2026 No.99September 26, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) during his visit to under construction Dasu Hydropower Project was briefed that excavation of the main dam pit (foundation)
