Pakistan's Budget 2026-27 Raises Concerns Over Dam Project Delays

Pakistan's proposed budget for 2026-27 allocates only Rs179 billion for water and hydropower projects, significantly less than the estimated Rs500 billion needed. Officials warn that this underfunding could delay major dam and power projects like Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu, potentially missing timelines.

7 Jun, 03:27 — 7 Jun, 03:27

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Analysis: BUDGET 2026-27: Can Pakistan afford to delay its dams?

• Water, hydropower projects may get only Rs179bn in PSDP • Officials say at least Rs500bn is needed; warn low allocation may slow major dam, power projects • Ex-Wapda official fears Diamer-Bhasha, Dasu may miss timelines • Wapda says eight mega projects are under construction, expected to double hydel generation by 2030 THE country’s persistent failure to invest adequately in water storage and hydropower infrastructure has once again come into focus, as the government is expected to earmark ...

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