ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda Monday toldthe National Assembly that his ministry had saved Rs 18 billion from theallocated amount for the construction of Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam.
“We could have escalated the construction price by 15% under PEPRA Rulesbut by not doing so we directly saved Rs 18 billion and indirectly Rs 63billion,” the minister said.
Prime Minster Imran Khan would be apprised of this development during aspecial briefing and his permission would be sought to construct NaulongDam in Balochistan with that money, the minister informed the house.
He said under the water treaty of 1960, India maintained the control oneastern water therefore the Indian threat to restrict water to Pakistan hadno significance and no one should be panicked.
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He said he never used abusive language against any parliamentarian addingthat he always welcomed healthy criticism and would prove his worth withhis performance.
