Times of Islamabad

Diamer Bhasha Dam Fund: CJP Justice Saqib Nisar takes a new initiative

Diamer Bhasha Dam Fund: CJP Justice Saqib Nisar takes a new initiative

ISLAMABAD – Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Mian Saqib Nisar headed tothe UK on a week-long trip on Tuesday to raise funds for Diamer Bhasha andMohmand Dams.

The top judge will attend fund-raising ceremonies in London, Birmingham andManchester.

According to the schedule of the CJP’s trip, he will attend an event atLincoln’s Inn in London on November 21 and the following day, he willattend an event organised by a group called ‘Centre for Policy Dimensions’.

On November 23, the top judge will attend a fund-raising dinner inManchester; the dinner is being organised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insafmember and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s close friend Aneel Musarrat.CJP Nisar with Aneel Musarrat

Moreover, a private media channel would start a live telethon fromManchester asking Pakistani diaspora to donate for the construction of thedams.

Moreover, Imran Khan Lovers UK and Europe has stated that it will beholding an event on the evening of November 25 to raise funds for the dams.

On November 26, the chief justice is scheduled to attend a ceremony of theWorld Congress and Overseas Pakistanis.

UK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries is also scheduled to host afund-raising event during the CJP’s visit.

The top judge is actively searching for funds for the construction of damsas experts have warned that Pakistan would dry out after 2025 if adequatemeasures are not made.