Day: July 9, 2026

Tarbela: A delegation of the National Defense University’s (NDU) first Project Director Certification (PDC) Course visited the Tarbela Dam Project for a technical training tour aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of large-scale infrastructure and hydropower project management.

The delegation comprised 22 senior engineers and project leaders from various public sector organizations, accompanied by NDU faculty members. The visit formed part of the professional curriculum designed to provide participants with practical exposure to the planning, execution, operational management, and strategic importance of one of Pakistan’s largest hydropower projects.

During the visit, officials of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) briefed the delegation on the overall operations of Tarbela Dam, progress on the under-construction Tarbela Fifth Extension Hydropower Project, and the performance of the operational Tarbela Fourth Extension Power House.

The participants also toured the dam’s main site, spillways, and the Tarbela Dam model to gain firsthand knowledge of its engineering design and operational systems. The delegation later visited the Martyrs’ Memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the construction of the project.

The visit concluded with a detailed inspection of the powerhouse, where participants received a technical briefing on electricity generation and transmission to the national grid.

The delegation appreciated WAPDA’s continued support for professional capacity-building initiatives and expressed confidence that the operational insights gained during the visit would contribute to improving project management and strategic decision-making in their respective organizations.

Tarbela: A delegation of the National Defense University’s (NDU) first Project Director Certification (PDC) Course visited the Tarbela Dam Project for a technical training tour aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of large-scale infrastructure and hydropower project management.

The delegation comprised 22 senior engineers and project leaders from various public sector organizations, accompanied by NDU faculty members. The visit formed part of the professional curriculum designed to provide participants with practical exposure to the planning, execution, operational management, and strategic importance of one of Pakistan’s largest hydropower projects.

During the visit, officials of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) briefed the delegation on the overall operations of Tarbela Dam, progress on the under-construction Tarbela Fifth Extension Hydropower Project, and the performance of the operational Tarbela Fourth Extension Power House.

The participants also toured the dam’s main site, spillways, and the Tarbela Dam model to gain firsthand knowledge of its engineering design and operational systems. The delegation later visited the Martyrs’ Memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the construction of the project.

The visit concluded with a detailed inspection of the powerhouse, where participants received a technical briefing on electricity generation and transmission to the national grid.

The delegation appreciated WAPDA’s continued support for professional capacity-building initiatives and expressed confidence that the operational insights gained during the visit would contribute to improving project management and strategic decision-making in their respective organizations.

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Public Health Engineering(PHE), Fazal Shakoor Khan, on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the KP Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project (KP-RIISP).

The meeting was attended virtually by Carlo Amedi, Consultant to the World Bank; Secretary, PHE Department Masood Younas; Project Director, Adnan Ahmad and other relevant officials.

During the meeting, participants were given a comprehensive briefing on the progress of KP-RIISP, ongoing development activities, achievements to date, financial progress, implementation status and future targets.

Participants were informed that multiple projects are currently underway under an initiative to provide safe drinking water, sanitation, drainage systems and other essential civic services in the merged districts.

Speaking on the occasion, Carlo Amedi reaffirmed the World Bank’s continued commitment to providing full technical and institutional support for the successful implementation and completion of the KP-RIISP.

Provincial Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan expressed his gratitude to the World Bank for its continued cooperation and said that the KP-RIISP is a landmark public welfare initiative for the merged districts.

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Public Health Engineering(PHE), Fazal Shakoor Khan, on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the KP Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project (KP-RIISP).

The meeting was attended virtually by Carlo Amedi, Consultant to the World Bank; Secretary, PHE Department Masood Younas; Project Director, Adnan Ahmad and other relevant officials.

During the meeting, participants were given a comprehensive briefing on the progress of KP-RIISP, ongoing development activities, achievements to date, financial progress, implementation status and future targets.

Participants were informed that multiple projects are currently underway under an initiative to provide safe drinking water, sanitation, drainage systems and other essential civic services in the merged districts.

Speaking on the occasion, Carlo Amedi reaffirmed the World Bank’s continued commitment to providing full technical and institutional support for the successful implementation and completion of the KP-RIISP.

Provincial Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan expressed his gratitude to the World Bank for its continued cooperation and said that the KP-RIISP is a landmark public welfare initiative for the merged districts.

Peshawar: Bannu Police on Wednesday claimed to have foiled an attack by suspected militants during a search-and-strike operation in the Shadiu area within the limits of Huwed Police Station, injuring two attackers in an exchange of fire.

According to a police spokesperson, the militants opened fire on the police party during the operation. Police personnel responded promptly, leading to a gun battle in which two militants were reportedly injured.

The spokesperson said the injured militants were taken away by their accomplices, who managed to escape from the scene.

A Kalashnikov rifle, bloodstains and spent bullet casings were recovered from the site, indicating that the attackers had sustained injuries during the exchange.

Police said a search operation has been expanded in the area, while raids are being carried out at various locations to trace and arrest the fleeing suspects.

District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Furqan Bilal praised the police personnel for their courage, professionalism and swift response, announcing cash rewards for the officers involved in the operation.

He warned that Bannu Police would continue operations against militant elements with full determination, adding that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the force’s top priority and that there would be no safe haven for terrorists in the district.

Peshawar: Bannu Police on Wednesday claimed to have foiled an attack by suspected militants during a search-and-strike operation in the Shadiu area within the limits of Huwed Police Station, injuring two attackers in an exchange of fire.

According to a police spokesperson, the militants opened fire on the police party during the operation. Police personnel responded promptly, leading to a gun battle in which two militants were reportedly injured.

The spokesperson said the injured militants were taken away by their accomplices, who managed to escape from the scene.

A Kalashnikov rifle, bloodstains and spent bullet casings were recovered from the site, indicating that the attackers had sustained injuries during the exchange.

Police said a search operation has been expanded in the area, while raids are being carried out at various locations to trace and arrest the fleeing suspects.

District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Furqan Bilal praised the police personnel for their courage, professionalism and swift response, announcing cash rewards for the officers involved in the operation.

He warned that Bannu Police would continue operations against militant elements with full determination, adding that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the force’s top priority and that there would be no safe haven for terrorists in the district.