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WAPDA Awards Consultancy Contract for Hydraulic Research and Training Institute

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Lahore – WAPDA has awarded a consultancy services contract worth Rs. 116.908 million to Associated Consulting Engineers Limited (ACE) for the procurement of unified master planning, engineering design, construction supervision, and contract administration for the Hydraulic Model Research and Training Institute at Chichoki Malian, Sheikhupura. The project is set to be completed in two and a half years. The contract signing ceremony took place at WAPDA House, where General Manager (Hydro Planning) WAPDA, Dr. Khawar Munir, and Regional Head North-ACE, Ghulam Arif Khan, signed the agreement on behalf of their…

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Energy Ministry Spends Billions on Free Electricity for Employees

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ISLAMABAD: Official documents presented in the National Assembly on Thursday revealed that the Energy Ministry spends billions of rupees annually on providing free electricity to over 200,000 current and retired employees. The records disclosed that these employees collectively consume 441.5 million units of electricity free of charge each year. Of this, 308.2 million units are allocated to serving employees, while 133.2 million units benefit retired staff. The majority of beneficiaries are employees of Distribution Companies (DISCOs), with 149,000 individuals—78,000 active and 71,800 retired—receiving free electricity. This is followed by 20,000…

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WAPDA Chairman Emphasizes Timely Completion of K-IV Project

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Engr. Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), Chairman of WAPDA, reviewed the construction progress of the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) during a site visit. Key components inspected included intake works, pumping stations, and pressurized pipelines. Highlighting the K-IV Project’s vital role in addressing Karachi’s escalating water demand, the Chairman stressed the urgency of expediting construction and meeting project deadlines. He called for enhanced coordination among stakeholders, particularly with the Sindh Government, to ensure the timely execution of power supply and augmentation components critical for the project’s success. The…

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WAPDA Seeks Power Division’s Approval for Mangla Power House Tunnel Closure for Refurbishment

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ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has formally approached the Power Division, seeking approval for the closure of Tunnel No. 1 (units 1 and 2) at the Mangla power house for 18 months to undergo refurbishment. The project aims to enhance the power house’s capacity by 310 MW, increasing it from 1,000 MW to 1,310 MW. The refurbishment project, approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in December 2023, is expected to extend the plant’s operational life by 30 to 35 years. WAPDA has…

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WAPDA House Celebrates Independence Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony

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LAHORE: To mark Pakistan’s Independence Day with patriotic zeal, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at WAPDA House in Lahore. The ceremony was led by WAPDA Member (Finance) Naveed Asghar Chaudhry and Member (Power) Jamil Akhtar, who together raised the National Flag at the WAPDA Auditorium. The event commenced with the students from WAPDA Girls Higher Secondary School Chashma, who had traveled to Lahore specifically for the occasion, singing the National Anthem. The students also captivated the audience with stirring performances of milli naghmas. The ceremony saw a large turnout…

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