National News

ISLAMABAD, (APP): The Federal Cabinet Friday
approved the Compensation rates for land acquisition for the
Diamer-Basha Dam.
Chairing a Cabinet meeting here at the PM Office,
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif directed to ensure
transparency in the distribution of compensation money to the
affected people.
He said construction of mega Hydel projects would
greatly help in fulfilling the energy needs of the country
along with mitigating the hazards of floods.
“Our government is determined and focused on resolving
the energy issues confronted by Pakistan. Our plans include
execution of short, medium and long-term projects in this
regard,” the Prime Minister said.
According to details available from the PM’s Media
Office the Prime Minister said transparency must be maintained
in the distribution of compensation money to the affected
people of Diamer-Basha Dam.
“Our government has arranged the finances for Dasu dam
through World Bank and all required measures have been taken
for the construction of Diamer-Basha Dam,” the Prime Minister
said.