The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has postponed the inauguration of the Mohmand dam project, which was scheduled for Jan 2, without giving the new date.
According to media reports, a Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) spokesman has confirmed the development but not cited any reason behind the move,
Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, who have also initiated a fundraising campaign to build water reservoirs in the country, were set to attend the ceremony as the chief guests.
Meanwhile, Iftikhar Durrani, the spokesperson for the prime minister, said that he was not aware of shelving the launching ceremony.
The project with Rs309 billion estimated cost is vital for the country facing a shortage of energy and problems of water scarcity.
Published in Daily Times, December 31st 2018.
