KARACHI: The Kot Addu Power Company Limited (Kapco) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), seeking 10-year extension in the generation licence of its 100MW plant, which is set to expire on September 21, 2021, an official document showed. The Kapco’s existing licence had a term of 17 years and the company plans … Read more
The Balochistan government has appealed that Sindh has been stealing 42% of the province’s water for the last 20 years. “The Sindh government does not want fertile lands in Balochistan to flourish,” Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani said during a press conference. Shahwani demanded that Sindh has continuously ruptured the IRSA agreement, which was signed … Read more
KARACHI: The electricity tariff for the consumers of 10 distribution companies of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) would go down by over 12 paisas/kWh (unit) under the monthly fuel adjustments costs for May 2021. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will conduct a public hearing on June 29 on the tariff petition, … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that long term planning is the foundation of a successful nation adding that if you plan for just elections, the nation can never develop. Addressing the launch of the country’s first Green Eurobond in Islamabad, he said the issuance of the bond provided a loan of $500 million. The … Read more
Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has issued Green Eurobond, the inaugural ceremony of which will be attended by the Prime Minister as the Chief Guest. According to details, in a message on the social networking website, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has apprised about the issuance of Eurobonds. Minister … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to hold a meeting tomorrow regarding the water issue faced by the country. On the other hand, Sindh Irrigation Minister Sohail Anwar Sial has on Thursday discussed the water issue with Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to the details, Sohail Anwar Sial complaint to the PM that Sindh is … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Peshawar today (Wednesday). During his visit, the premier will also visit Mohmand Dam. Special Assistant for Information Kamran said that WAPDA officials will brief the Prime Minister regarding Mohmand Dam. Kamran Bangash said in a statement that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the school in Regi Lalma tomorrow. … Read more
Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) defeated Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in the final of the National Football Challenge Cup (NFCC) to win their maiden title on Sunday at Punjab Stadium in Lahore. Larosh Khalid of team WAPDA hit the winning goal in the 75th min of the match to lead his team over … Read more
Various procedures these days have become digitalized in Pakistan. You can check various necessary bills online through these websites and guidelines. How to check your bill? WAPDA There are two options you can use. First, you can check the bill through this mobile application. Or, you can also check it through these steps: Locate your … Read more
Besides initiating construction work on the Main Dam of Diamer Basha Dam Project, Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is also gearing up for implementation of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan in the Project area with a view to fulfilling its national and international obligations for construction of water and hydropower projects. The Plan … Read more
What can be termed a good omen for agriculture and hydropower generation in Pakistan, the cumulative quantum of water available at present in Mangla, Tarbela and Chashma reservoirs is far better than that of the previous years. According to the statistics, as much as 7.018 million acre feet (MAF) of water is available in the … Read more
WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd), in his message on the occasion of World Water Day to be observed on March 22, said climate change has been impacting the availability of surface water in Pakistan, as climate and water are inextricably interlinked. In order to tackle the adverse impact of climate change vis-à-vis water … Read more
Construction work on the multipurpose Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project has been carrying out day and night. Resultantly, the project is moving ahead with a good pace and WAPDA is confident to complete the project during high flow season in 2025 as per the timelines. This was stated by WAPDA Chairman Lt. Gen. Muzammil Hussain (Retd) … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said, fair distribution of water between provinces will be ensured. According to the details, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan gave a media briefing after the meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and said that the Prime Minister has directed the … Read more
A delegation of the PAF Air War College, Karachi, headed by Air Vice Marshal Zulfiqar Ahmed Qureshi today visited WAPDA House Lahore. During the visit, the delegation was briefed about the water scenario, development plans and future challenges in water and hydro-power sectors. Dilating upon the factors behind the dismal scenario of water sector, WAPDA … Read more
The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) today signed a contract worth Rs. 52.5 billion with a joint venture of GE Hydro China and Power China Zhongnan Engineering Corporation for electro-mechanical works of Dasu Hydropower Project (Stage-I). The contract includes design, supply and installation of six francis turbines, generators, main transformers, generator and station … Read more
The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA / Implementation Committee on Diamer Basha, Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD) Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd.) today presided over a meeting. They discuss various matters relating to land acquisition and resettlement, procurement and financing of both projects. ICDBMD Sub Committees on Land Acquisition, Finance and Procurement for Diamer … Read more
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday allowed Rs2.37 per unit increase in power tariff for all the power distribution companies, except K-Electric. According to the details, the shoot up on the price per unit is on account of fuel price adjustment for the month of September, 2019. Earlier, the Central Power Purchasing … Read more
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman and WAPDA Sports Board Patron-in-Chief Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) received the 33rd National Games 2019 torch in a ceremony held at WAPDA House today. Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Secretary General Khalid Mehmood handed over the torch in recognition of WAPDA’s contribution for promotion of sports in … Read more
