Ahsan Iqbal chairs meeting on Neelum Jhelum Hydropower project’s restoration

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Friday to review the restoration of Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project. The meeting was also attended by the Minister for Water Resources Musadik Malik and senior officials from relevant departments, including WAPDA and the Ministry of Water Resources. During the meeting, officials provided an update on dewatering activities, which commenced in May and were successfully completed in July. This process enabled the "International Panel of Experts" to conduct an on-site inspection in September and submit report, detailing the current state of the tunnel infrastructure. The report highlighted areas of the tunnel floor that requires attention, alongside recommendations for enhanced ventilation, lighting, and worker safety measures. Speaking on the occasion, the Planning Minister emphasized the importance of a detailed action plan and directed the departments to continue collaborating with independent experts. Source: Radio Pakistan