"Nothing in this world is impossible therefore efforts to complete Diamer Bhasha dam project by 2026 instead of 2029 should be made."
The directive came during the premier's address on the occasion of the his visit to Diamer Bhasha Dam's site.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the project was started by his brother and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 2016 and it was advanced by his successor Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
"There is a need to think seriously about starting a powerhouse here and to encourage international investors to invest here," the premier said.
He said that Diamer Bhasha Dam would play a key role in improving Pakistan's economy as well as irrigating its agricultural lands.
PM Shehbaz Sharif went on to say that he has been getting briefings on different ministries and departments since he has taken charge as the prime minister of Pakistan.
"Be it the Ministry of Finance, Power or Petroleum, the way almost four years were wasted gives goosebumps."
The prime minister further stated that non-hydel power plants for thousands of megawatts of electricity are inactive. He said that there is neither abundant oil nor gas.
"What could be a bigger incompetence than this."
The premier vowed to tell the nation facts in this regard and said he will cease to be a "servant" of Pakistan the day he tried to distort the facts.
source https://www.suchtv.pk/pakistan/gilgit-baltistan/item/112650-pm-shehbaz-orders-completion-of-diamer-bhasha-dam-by-2026.html
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