N. WAZIRISTAN: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif laid foundation stone of the Kurram Tangi Dam in North Waziristan. While addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the dam, Nawaz termed it the beginning of a new era in North Waziristan saying “it symbolises the end of an era of fear”. This development comes exactly a day after the federal cabinet approved the recommendations put forth by a reforms committee to bring the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) in mainstream. The PM said that the change was not came all of sudden but lot sacrifices were rendered to achieve such a milestone. “The progress of Fata has always been part of our agenda and we have initiated programmes to this effect, he maintained. Nawaz expressed hope that the internally dislaced people will return to their homes by the end of this year. “The Kurram Tangi Dam project will cost Rs23 billion and will be completed in two phases. The first phase will be funded by US Aid while the expenses for the second phase will be covered by the government,” announced Nawaz. The dam, which will produce 83.4 megawatts of electricity, will be completed in two phases. The first phase is expected to be completed in two years time. Kurram Tangi Dam is a low-cost project with the capacity to store an ample amount of water which help reduce flooding in the surrounding areas. 02
Daily Archives: March 4, 2017
Admiral Zakaullah calls on COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday. Both discussed matters of mutual interest while exchanging views of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad and other military operations. Army Chief Bajwa praised the … read more
Siraj urges Sindh, Punjab govt to correct conduct
LAHORE: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Siraj-ul-Haq has urged Sindh and Punjab governments to correct their behaviors, adding that police is disturbing poor instead of carrying out action against terrorists and the enemy wants the same that we continue to fight on … read more
Jeddah airport penalises PIA over constant flight delays
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UN calls creation of COI investigate abuses in Myanmar
The United Nations has called for the creation of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate abuses in Myanmar. The UN rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar envoy Yanghee Lee made the appeal in a report submitted to the UN rights … read more