National News

ISLAMABAD, (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
on Thursday said the government was determined to eliminate power
load-shedding from the country and provide cheap electricity to
domestic consumers.
Talking to Chairman WAPDA (Water and Power Development
Authority) Lt. General (R) Muzammil Hussain here at PM House, the
Prime Minister said generation of clean electricity and water
storage would enable the country fulfil its water requirements.
The Prime Minister said the ongoing mega hydropower projects
would not only add significant electricity to national grid, but
strengthen agriculture and industrial sectors besides creating
employment opportunities.
He directed WAPDA to expedite building of water reservoirs,
which would be helpful in mitigating flood hazards.
The Prime Minister asked the Chairman WAPDA to fast track the
developmental work on ongoing projects.
The Chairman WAPDA briefed the Prime Minister about progress
of various ongoing hydropower projects in the country and assured
their completion within the set timeframe.