PM reiterates govt's resolve to generate environment-friendly green energy

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MG News | August 12, 2021 at 05:22 PM GMT+05:00

August 12, 2021: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the government's resolve to generate cheap and environment-friendly green energy to meet the future needs of the country by 2030.

Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of Tarbela-V Extension Project in Tarbela on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the government has started work on ten dams to protect the future of next generations.

He said the Tarbela-V Extension Project will increase the life of Tarbela Dam and also help in flushing out the sediment endangering the dam.

The Prime Minister said these steps will prove helpful in reducing the impacts of global warming.

Imran Khan said by constructing new dams we will be able to produce cheap electricity for the people of country.

The extension project of Tarbela Dam will be completed by 2024 at a cost of eight-hundred and seven million dollars.

The project will enhance Tarbela Dam's electricity generation capacity from 4888 megawatts to 6418 megawatts.

Radio Pakistan

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