Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Breaking
WSSC launches special cleanliness drive in Dera Health minister reviews progress on rotavirus prevention initiatives NADRA reviews blocked CNICs through regional boards: Talal Chaudhry Govt. to continue EFS while preventing misuse: Bilal Azhar Kayani Livestock sector records 43pc increase in animal exports:Dr.Naila DHO to receive online public complaints on Wednesday RPO hails cops’ bravery fighting criminals, seeks proper treatment at hospital District administration seals eight shops, arrests five in crackdown on illegal LPG refilling Pakistan Post faces Rs12b annual loss; restructuring plan under way: Aleem Khan M-2 maintenance concerns being addressed: Aleem Khan Petroleum prices determined on seven-day average: Ali Pervaiz Malik All provinces represented in NHMP, Senate told WSSC launches special cleanliness drive in Dera Health minister reviews progress on rotavirus prevention initiatives NADRA reviews blocked CNICs through regional boards: Talal Chaudhry Govt. to continue EFS while preventing misuse: Bilal Azhar Kayani Livestock sector records 43pc increase in animal exports:Dr.Naila DHO to receive online public complaints on Wednesday RPO hails cops’ bravery fighting criminals, seeks proper treatment at hospital District administration seals eight shops, arrests five in crackdown on illegal LPG refilling Pakistan Post faces Rs12b annual loss; restructuring plan under way: Aleem Khan M-2 maintenance concerns being addressed: Aleem Khan Petroleum prices determined on seven-day average: Ali Pervaiz Malik All provinces represented in NHMP, Senate told
Domestic

WAPDA completes breakthrough of connecting tunnel for 1,530MW Tarbela 5th Extension Project

WAPDA completes breakthrough of connecting tunnel for 1,530MW Tarbela 5th Extension Project
WAPDA
TARBELA, Oct 09 (APP):The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has achieved another significant milestone in the construction of the 1,530-megawatt Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project with the successful breakthrough of a connecting tunnel linking the existing tunnel to the project’s reservoir tank shaft.
According to project details, the achievement reflects the continued efforts, technical expertise and effective coordination among the stakeholders involved in the construction of the project.
The successful breakthrough marks an important step towards the completion of the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project, which is aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity and increasing the supply of clean, renewable energy to meet the country’s growing power requirements.
The project is expected to contribute to strengthening the national power system by adding substantial hydropower generation capacity and supporting the country’s long-term energy needs

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)