PESHAWAR
Secretary Energy and Power, Nisar Ahmad Khan here Thursday chaired a meeting to discuss progress of World Bank (WB) projects relating to energy sector.
The meeting was also attended by Special Secretary Energy Tashfeen Haider, Chief Executive PEDO Engineer Naeem Khan, Chief Engineer PEDO Shah Hussain and project directors of World Bank.
On the occasion, meeting was informed that WB would start construction work on two hydropower projects in Swat district next year including 157 MW Madyan Hydropower Project and 88 MW Gabral Kalam Hydropower Project.
The completion of these two hydropower projects of 245 MW would bring an annual income of more than 13 billion rupees to the province. It was told that process of appointing an international consultant for the projects has been completed.
Secretary Energy appreciated the steps taken by World Bank for provision of financial support to KP energy sector and expressed hope to attract foreign investment. He also directed concerned officials to work for completion of these projects within stipulated time.
