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Work on three major projects that have been discussed since last 15 years is still pending, officials say.

According to the initial PC-I, the cost of the project was Rs5.30 billion with a four-year completion time. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: While the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are facing shortage of water, a small joint project to construct Chirrah Dam with a capacity of 15 million gallon daily (mgd) is still a pipe dream. The proposed dam already approved by the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) is to be built jointly by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the government of Punjab. According to the initial PC-I, the cost of the project was Rs5.30 billion ...

ISLAMABAD: Due to less rains in recent months and continuous use of water, the level in Simly Dam has decreased significantly. But the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Sunday announced it will ensure smooth water supply to residents in Ramazan, requesting people not to waste water care. The CDA said that there was no need to panic as civic agency had enough water in its stock up to July 15 and by that time monsoon rain would fill the dam again. The water level in the dam is currently 2271 feet against its capacity of 2315 feet. The Simly Dam is main sources of water for Islamabad, besid...

A man filling bottles at a water filtration plant in Islamabad. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday announced that water supply in various sectors will remain partially suspended from March 18 to 20 due to maintenance work. According to CDA’s statement, due to repairing and changing of a 36-inch dia water pipeline, water supply will remain partially suspended in some sectors including G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, F-7, and F-8. However, supply will remain open on alternate days. The statement said that CDA will do its best to complete work as soon as possible, s...

ISLAMABAD: It seems the longstanding dispute between the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Punjab government over the release of two million gallons of water from Rawal Dam for the federal capital is heading for a resolution. Representatives of both sides will visit Rawal Dam on Tuesday (today) to decide on maintaining proper record of water released for the capital through a gauge. The issue of water release was discussed in the National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources held at the Parliament House where CDA officials informed the members that the civic authority woul...