Islamabad: The government has completed feasibility studies for 15 dams scheduled for development in the four provinces, according to a news report. Of these, four are located in Punjab, six in Balochistan, one in Sindh, and four will be constructed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
The government got the feasibility study completed through Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). These dams include Akhori Dam, Chiniot Dam, Papan Dam, and Kabir Dam.
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Chiniot Dam will be constructed on Chenab River between Chiniot and Chenab Nagar. Papan Dam will be built in district Rawalpindi, while the Kabir Dam will be located at Kabir Nala in Talagang.
In Balochistan, Naulong Dam will be constructed on Mula river, the Hingol Dam will be built on Hangol river, while the Pilar Dam will be located in Arawan district.
Nai Gaj Dam will be constructed in district Dadu of Sindh and Mohmand Dam will be constructed on Swat river in district Mohmand.