As a part of the Strategic Dialogue in different sectors, technical experts from Pakistan and US met on June-17 in Islamabad to discuss the challenges and management of Pakistan's Water Resources. The dialogue also underscored the commitment of the United States to a long-term partnership with Pakistan, focused on improving the water and energy availability for the Pakistani people through institutional development and regulatory capacities dealing with drinking and irrigation water use.
The Government of Pakistan, in support of four Provincial Governments, FATA, Northern Areas and Azad Jamu Kashmir (AJK) has placed the highest priority to the development of water resources and generation of Hydel Power. Apart from initiating construction of Neelum Jehlum Hydel Power Project (969 MW) and under taking the 4,500 MW Diamer Basha Dam with a live storage of 6.1 MAF water, the Government plans the construction of 32 Small/Medium water reservoir dams in the four provinces and FATA.
