US to assist Pakistan in completing hydroelectric dams

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The US has provided assistance to Pakistan to complete the final phases of two hydroelectric dams.

19 August,2011 05:56 pm

“As part of a broader signature energy programme announced in 2009, the United States has provided support to complete the final phases of two hydroelectric dams in Pakistan: the Satpara Dam in Gilgit-Baltistan and the Gomal Zam Dam in South Waziristan. We are considering doing more in the sector,” the State Department said.Noting that Islamabad has requested the international community’s support for development of the Diamer Basha Dam project, it said that the US recognises that such a hydroelectric project would help meet many of Pakistan’s long-term energy and water needs, as well as advance social and economic development.