ISLAMABAD: Another milestone has been crossed in the history of the country. Diamer Bhasha Dam has entered the construction phase. According to the details, the construction phase of Diamer Bhasha Dam has started. This is an important milestone in the history of the country. The project will help thwart India’s water ambitions. This highest dam will be a manifestation of Pak-China friendship. The cheap electricity generated from this will save the national exchequer an additional Rs 270 billion. The FWO (Frontier Works Organization) is a 30% partner in the project. Local resources will be used in the construction of the dam, which is 272 meters high. 14 spillways will be constructed for the dam, and tourism activities in Kohistan and Gilgit-Baltistan will also be boosted by the construction of this dam. Pakistan on Wednesday unveiled the third largest hydroelectric dam in the city of Chilas in Gilgit-Baltistan. Started construction work on Diamer Bhasha Dam project. The project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan. It may be recalled that two days ago, in connection with the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam, approval has been given to deploy 120 troops of Pakistan Army in Diamer district by December 2020. The Gilgit-Baltistan Home … Continue reading Diamer Bhasha Dam Enters Construction Phase