Islamabad: The federal cabinet has given its approval for the construction of the Dasu Dam (expected to be completed at a cost of PKR 520 billion), as well as to the formulation of a new policy to facilitate the construction of high-rise buildings in the country’s major metropolises, a news source reported. Previously, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) had given its sanction for the dam’s construction.
The cabinet members also discussed various other issues and projects related to education, development and governance. To facilitate vertical infrastructural development in the country, meeting approved the construction of high-rise buildings in several metropolises; including Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Karachi.
This was done keeping in mind the suggestions given by the Civil Aviation Authority so that air traffic is not compromised by the construction. This policy is expected to bring in more investment for the construction sector.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister (PM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, during a press conference held after the meeting, announced that the construction work of the Dasu dam would commence from next month onwards.
