Construction of small water reservoirs imperative to avoid water shortage: Miftah

Construction of small water reservoirs imperative to avoid water shortage: Miftah

ISLAMABAD:US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Alice G. Wells called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr. Miftah Ismail in Islamabad.

During the meeting, bilateral matters including economic cooperation and overall security situation in the region came under discussion.

Miftah Ismail talking on this occasion said the growth momentum generated during the last four years is likely to continue during the current year and beyond.

Ambassador Wells apprised the Minister of her interaction with US businesses having their operations in Pakistan and said that they see a lot of potential in Pakistan's economy.

Meanwhile, talking to a news channel, Adviser on Finance Miftah Ismael said construction of small water reservoirs is imperative to avoid water shortage in the country.

Replying to a question, he said construction of dams is most essential for the country. APP/AFP