ISLAMABAD: An international symposium on the hydropower development in Pakistan will be held on Monday (today) to highlight the significance of the cheapest source of energy. Prime Minister Imran Khan will participate as a special guest in the symposium, which will be held in the PM Office auditorium, said a statement issued on Sunday. The symposium will be addressed by the president of the International Commission on Large Dams, and renowned experts from the US, China, Turkey, Switzerland and Australia, besides the federal minister on water resources and chairman Wapda. The objective of arranging an international symposium is to underline the importance of technical and financial strategies with regard to the construction of dams and the large hydropower projects. The participants would also discuss the issues and solutions related to the construction of hydropower projects and dams. The event would also help in enhancing the capacity building of the engineers and manpower of Pakistan. TLTP
