The fifth round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025-26 began with Pakistan Television’s (PTV) Shamyl Hussain and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s (SNGPL) Mubasir Khan scoring centuries as four venues in Karachi played host to the eight teams. Read More: Pakistan shaheens announce 18-man squad for England tour At the UBL Sports Complex, PTV closed […]
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‘Power generation from Tarbela’s 5th extension in 2027’
Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) Tuesday visited in detail the major components of Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5 HPP) being constructed on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam with financial assistance of World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Member (Water) Syed Ali Akhtar Shah, Member (Power) Muhammad Arfan Miana, GM/PD T5 […]
Talks collapse as Kohistan road protest drags on
Negotiations between the district administration, police and representatives of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and protesters in Kohistan failed on Friday, despite Wapda announcing the release of Rs500 million for the reconstruction of the flood-damaged Dubair–Ranowalia Road. Read More: Protest against illegal deforestation in Chitral Residents of the area have been staging a sit-in […]
Army, WAPDA dominate weightlifting at 35th National Games
The weightlifting competitions of the 35th National Games 2025 concluded at the Sindh Boy Scouts Auditorium Karachi last night with WAPDA and Pakistan Army emerging as the dominant forces in men’s and women’s events respectively. Ten teams from across the country – including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Army, HEC, Police, Railways, and WAPDA […]
WAPDA, AFD discuss financing for hydropower projects
A 6-member delegation of French financial institution – AFD, led by Director Asia Cyrille Bellier called on Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd). 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 million as loan […]
K-IV water project 64% complete, funding key to timely finish
KARACHI: The Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, or K-IV, has reached 64 percent completion, with Rs86 billion spent so far, but the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has warned that uninterrupted funding remains crucial for timely completion. The project aims to alleviate Karachi’s chronic water shortages. Read More: FAO launches new water budgeting and productivity project […]
WAPDA dominates National Gymnastics Championship
LAHORE – WAPDA secured the top position at the 54th National Gymnastics Championship, displaying remarkable skill and consistency to claim eight gold medals and a total of 15 medals overall. The Pakistan Army team finished as runners-up, while Pakistan Railways took third place in the national event that featured top gymnastic talent from across the […]
$25 million from Kuwait fuels Pakistan’s hydropower ambitions
Pakistan and Kuwait signed the second loan program for the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project. The agreement provides Pakistan with $25 million. Officials from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and WAPDA attended the signing. Fahad Hesham, Deputy Head of Mission at the Kuwaiti Embassy, represented Kuwait. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs […]
PM Shehbaz orders fast-track completion of Diamer-Bhasha dam
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed immediate removal of all obstacles in the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project to ensure its early completion. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, he stressed the urgent need to speed up work on key water infrastructure projects, especially this mega-dam, which holds national importance. During the meeting, senior officials from WAPDA, […]
WAPDA chief urges expediting work on Dasu Dam, Power House
Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) on Thursday visited Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed on River Indus in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During his day-long visit, the Chairman reviewed construction progress on key sites, which include River Diversion System, Main Dam, Power House and relocated Karakoram Highway (KKH-1). The Project team, […]