{
  "id": 700913,
  "title": "Diamer-Basha Dam project area: WAPDA releases Rs972.5m for uplift schemes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/diamer-basha-dam-project-area-wapda-releases-rs972-5m-for-uplift",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-12T21:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434562/diamer-basha-dam-project-area-wapda-releases-rs9725m-for-uplift-schemes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE, Pakistan - The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has disbursed Rs 972.5 million for development initiatives in the Diamer Basha Dam project region, a spokesperson announced on Wednesday. During a ceremony at the Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division's office, the funds were presented to local authorities.\n\nThe participating dignitaries included the Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division, GM/Project Director of the Diamer Basha Dam, the Chief Engineer (Construction Works), the Director General for Social Safeguards at WAPDA, the Deputy Commissioner of Diamer, members of the Dam Ulema Committee, and respected local community elders.\n\nThese funds will be allocated to projects designed to elevate the quality of life for residents and spur socio-economic development within the project area. The implementation will be overseen by relevant departments of the Gilgit-Baltistan government, with the district administration playing a supervisory role and in close consultation with local communities.\n\nA joint monitoring committee, comprising representatives from the district administration, WAPDA, and the local populace, will be established to ensure the quality, progress, and timely completion of these projects. WAPDA is currently investing a total of Rs 78.5 billion in development schemes across various sectors, such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public welfare, as part of the Diamer Basha Dam Project. Notable completed projects encompass the establishment of Cadet College Chilas, Army Public School Thor, and hydroelectric power generation facilities at Thak and Thor. Additional schemes are actively being executed within the project area.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has released Rs 972.5 million for development schemes in the Diamer Basha Dam project area. According to a spokesperson here on Wednesday, the cheque was presented to the district administration at a ceremony held in the office of the Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division. The Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division, GM/Project Director Diamer…",
  "key_points": [
    "WAPDA disburses Rs 972.5m for Diamer Basha Dam uplift schemes.",
    "Funds allocated to projects enhancing local quality of life.",
    "Joint monitoring committee to oversee project implementation."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}