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Construction work on Mohmand Dam to start in November
KARACHI: Construction work on the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project, aimed to generate 800 megawatts of electricity, will begin in November 2017.
In this regard, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from experienced consultants to undertake consultancy services for design review, construction supervision, and contract administration for the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project. WAPDA has been entrusted with execution of the project for which the PC-I has been submitted to Ministry of Water & Power (MoW&P) for approval of ECNEC through the Planning Commission.
The Project is expected to commence from November 01, 2017 to be completed after 5 years and 8 months i.e. June 2023, along with a one year Defect Notification Period and six months for closing of the Project. Overall, completion time is 7 years and 2 months, reported WAPDA. Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project is a multipurpose facility with the objective of hydropower generation of 800 MW, flood control, irrigated agricultural development of 6,773 hectares and a drinking water supply of 13.30 cumecs to Peshawar. The dam site is located on Swat River basin, about 48 km from Peshawar in Mohmand Agency, FATA. The reservoir area of the dam extends upstream to Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies in FATA. The total length of the reservoir is about 56 km in the rocky gorge of Swat River.
The area is formed by barren and rugged hills and the command area is spread across administrative units; namely Mohmand Agency, Tehsils Shabqadar and Tangi of district Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The total cost of the project including engineering and administrative cost, taxes, duties, interest during construction etc. is Rs 291.86 billion - Rs 224.24 billion is local funding and Rs 67.71 billion is foreign funding. The Project is proposed to be financed through 66 percent equity (WAPDA and PSDP) and 34 percent debt by Foreign Re-lent loans/ Supplier's Credit and CDL/ Local Commercial Loan.
The Dam, upon construction, will store approximately 1.3 million acre-feet of water and generate the most economical hydropower of 800 megawatts, thus helping to overcome the country's energy crisis. Additionally, the project will help irrigate nearly 17,000 acres of barren land, thus bringing a green revolution and prosperity in the area. The dam will be useful in controlling floods by averting flood damages downstream of the dam and also serve as a source of many job opportunities
KARACHI: Construction work on the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project, aimed to generate 800 megawatts of electricity, will begin in November 2017.
In this regard, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from experienced consultants to undertake consultancy services for design review, construction supervision, and contract administration for the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project. WAPDA has been entrusted with execution of the project for which the PC-I has been submitted to Ministry of Water & Power (MoW&P) for approval of ECNEC through the Planning Commission.
The Project is expected to commence from November 01, 2017 to be completed after 5 years and 8 months i.e. June 2023, along with a one year Defect Notification Period and six months for closing of the Project. Overall, completion time is 7 years and 2 months, reported WAPDA. Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project is a multipurpose facility with the objective of hydropower generation of 800 MW, flood control, irrigated agricultural development of 6,773 hectares and a drinking water supply of 13.30 cumecs to Peshawar. The dam site is located on Swat River basin, about 48 km from Peshawar in Mohmand Agency, FATA. The reservoir area of the dam extends upstream to Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies in FATA. The total length of the reservoir is about 56 km in the rocky gorge of Swat River.
The area is formed by barren and rugged hills and the command area is spread across administrative units; namely Mohmand Agency, Tehsils Shabqadar and Tangi of district Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The total cost of the project including engineering and administrative cost, taxes, duties, interest during construction etc. is Rs 291.86 billion - Rs 224.24 billion is local funding and Rs 67.71 billion is foreign funding. The Project is proposed to be financed through 66 percent equity (WAPDA and PSDP) and 34 percent debt by Foreign Re-lent loans/ Supplier's Credit and CDL/ Local Commercial Loan.
The Dam, upon construction, will store approximately 1.3 million acre-feet of water and generate the most economical hydropower of 800 megawatts, thus helping to overcome the country's energy crisis. Additionally, the project will help irrigate nearly 17,000 acres of barren land, thus bringing a green revolution and prosperity in the area. The dam will be useful in controlling floods by averting flood damages downstream of the dam and also serve as a source of many job opportunities
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Gomal Zam Dam is a multi-purpose gravity dam in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas, #Pakistan. The dam impounds the Gomal River, a tributary of the Indus River, at Khjori Kach, where the Gomal River passes through a narrow ravine. The purpose of the dam is irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Construction of the dam began in August 2001 and was completed in April 2011. The powerhouse was completed in March 2013 and electricity production started in August 2013. The dam was officially inaugurated on 12 September 2013.
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Gomal Zam Dam is a multi-purpose gravity dam in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas, #Pakistan. The dam impounds the Gomal River, a tributary of the Indus River, at Khjori Kach, where the Gomal River passes through a narrow ravine. The purpose of the dam is irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Construction of the dam began in August 2001 and was completed in April 2011. The powerhouse was completed in March 2013 and electricity production started in August 2013. The dam was officially inaugurated on 12 September 2013.
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Industrial estate to be established at Waziristan Agency
MIRAN SHAH: An industrial state is said to be established at North Waziristan Agency (NWA) which will be connected with Afghanistan and central Asia.
The land measuring up to 5, 000 kanal acquired for this project at Mir Ali Miran Shah Road has been declared as ‘disputed’ by the local tribesmen, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on Saturday.
Different parts of the tribal areas were surveyed after which the North Waziristan Agency was picked to establish the industrial estate. At least Rs 3-4 billion will be spent on the project which is said to be completed by 2019.
Spokesman for FATA Secretariat Abdus Salam Wazir told BBC that, “The tribal areas are rich in minerals and related industries will be established here on priority basis.”
“The work on this project will be started within two to three months which will also provide opportunities of employment for the local people” he said.
He informed that, “This area is linked with Ghulam Khan area of the Pak-Afghan border which is also connected to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Hence, the project will not only benefit the locals but also the whole region.” He expressed hope that the project may become a part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in future.
MIRAN SHAH: An industrial state is said to be established at North Waziristan Agency (NWA) which will be connected with Afghanistan and central Asia.
The land measuring up to 5, 000 kanal acquired for this project at Mir Ali Miran Shah Road has been declared as ‘disputed’ by the local tribesmen, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on Saturday.
Different parts of the tribal areas were surveyed after which the North Waziristan Agency was picked to establish the industrial estate. At least Rs 3-4 billion will be spent on the project which is said to be completed by 2019.
Spokesman for FATA Secretariat Abdus Salam Wazir told BBC that, “The tribal areas are rich in minerals and related industries will be established here on priority basis.”
“The work on this project will be started within two to three months which will also provide opportunities of employment for the local people” he said.
He informed that, “This area is linked with Ghulam Khan area of the Pak-Afghan border which is also connected to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Hence, the project will not only benefit the locals but also the whole region.” He expressed hope that the project may become a part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in future.
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OFID to loan $50m for Fata’s development
OFID's loan will co-finance rehabilitation and reconstruction of basic infrastructure, ranging from schools and healthcare facilities to energy generation.
VIENNA: The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has signed a $50 million loan agreement with Pakistan to support the wide-ranging Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Programme.
The programme aims at lifting socio-economic constraints in a region of some 4.6 million people that has witnessed years of regional instability resulting in high numbers of internally displaced people (IDPs) who have lost their livelihood and homes.
The agreement was signed by OFID Director-General Suleiman J Al Herbish and Ayesha Riyaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to Austria. At the signature ceremony, Al Herbish spoke of OFID’s longstanding cooperation with Pakistan and briefed the ambassador about the organisation’s public sector lending, with approvals totaling over $450 million.
The figure supports Pakistan’s agriculture, energy, education, health, transportation, industry and water supply and sanitation sectors. Al Herbish also outlined OFID’s private sector and trade finance operations, as well as grant-based assistance.
With poverty levels reaching nearly 60 per cent, the Pakistan government has formulated a return and rehabilitation strategy identifying Fata’s development needs. The strategy takes a holistic approach that focuses not only on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, but also prioritises the restoration of livelihoods.
It also makes interventions in the fields of education, health and housing, and makes a commitment to introduce complementary institutional, legal and administrative reforms.
Against the backdrop of this strategy, OFID’s loan will co-finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction component of the programme. The component targets basic infrastructure, ranging from schools, healthcare facilities, water supply and sanitation systems and roads, to energy generation and transmission lines, and irrigation schemes. Also planned are community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Al Herbish assured Ambassador Riyaz of OFID’s continued commitment to the government of Pakistan and hoped their ‘excellent ties’ would continue to “yield even greater cooperation”.
Ambassador Riyaz thanked the director-general for OFID’s ‘excellent cooperation’ and praised the institution for its commitment to improving lives and helping reduce poverty.
She said the newly-signed agreement built on the strong relationship between OFID and Pakistan and represented yet another opportunity to make a positive impact on the beneficiary communities.
Other activities to be carried out under the program include: early recovery packages for around 200,000 temporarily displaced families via cash grants; housing subsidies; capacity building, stakeholder consultation, social mobilisation and awareness campaigns; and strategic communication and monitoring measures.
OFID's loan will co-finance rehabilitation and reconstruction of basic infrastructure, ranging from schools and healthcare facilities to energy generation.
VIENNA: The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has signed a $50 million loan agreement with Pakistan to support the wide-ranging Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Programme.
The programme aims at lifting socio-economic constraints in a region of some 4.6 million people that has witnessed years of regional instability resulting in high numbers of internally displaced people (IDPs) who have lost their livelihood and homes.
The agreement was signed by OFID Director-General Suleiman J Al Herbish and Ayesha Riyaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to Austria. At the signature ceremony, Al Herbish spoke of OFID’s longstanding cooperation with Pakistan and briefed the ambassador about the organisation’s public sector lending, with approvals totaling over $450 million.
The figure supports Pakistan’s agriculture, energy, education, health, transportation, industry and water supply and sanitation sectors. Al Herbish also outlined OFID’s private sector and trade finance operations, as well as grant-based assistance.
With poverty levels reaching nearly 60 per cent, the Pakistan government has formulated a return and rehabilitation strategy identifying Fata’s development needs. The strategy takes a holistic approach that focuses not only on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, but also prioritises the restoration of livelihoods.
It also makes interventions in the fields of education, health and housing, and makes a commitment to introduce complementary institutional, legal and administrative reforms.
Against the backdrop of this strategy, OFID’s loan will co-finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction component of the programme. The component targets basic infrastructure, ranging from schools, healthcare facilities, water supply and sanitation systems and roads, to energy generation and transmission lines, and irrigation schemes. Also planned are community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Al Herbish assured Ambassador Riyaz of OFID’s continued commitment to the government of Pakistan and hoped their ‘excellent ties’ would continue to “yield even greater cooperation”.
Ambassador Riyaz thanked the director-general for OFID’s ‘excellent cooperation’ and praised the institution for its commitment to improving lives and helping reduce poverty.
She said the newly-signed agreement built on the strong relationship between OFID and Pakistan and represented yet another opportunity to make a positive impact on the beneficiary communities.
Other activities to be carried out under the program include: early recovery packages for around 200,000 temporarily displaced families via cash grants; housing subsidies; capacity building, stakeholder consultation, social mobilisation and awareness campaigns; and strategic communication and monitoring measures.
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FATA's farmers receive assistance from FAO, JICA
http://nation.com.pk/business/02-Aug...-from-fao-jica
ISLAMABAD - Farmers in Khyber and Kurram agencies of Federally-Administered Tribal Areas received assistance from Food and Agriculture Organisation with help of Japan International Cooperation Agency to rebuild their lives as they continue to return to their homes after years of displacement.
The farmers were provided assistance under “Project for Assistance to Recovery and Development of Agricultural Economy in Fata”. The project that concluded on July 31st, accomplished restoration of farm productivity and agriculture-based livelihoods by rebuilding productive assets and strengthening productive skills of the returnees and by developing capacity of the public and private sector service providers.
The farmers were provided high quality seeds for wheat, maize, oats and different vegetables. They also received help for keeping their livestock healthy. Land was reclaimed to make it fit for cultivation and irrigation channels constructed to provide water for the crops. About 77,200 households (33,143 in Khyber and 44,057 in Kurram) of Fata received this assistance which helped the returning small farmers to produce food and earn income for their families.
A ceremony to mark conclusion of the project was held here which was attended by Ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai, Chief Representative of JICA Pakistan Yasuhiro Tojo, top officials from development agencies and representatives of government of Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Takashi Kurai said, “We had supported recovery of Fata including rehabilitation of community infrastructure. In addition to the assistance to provide basic services, recovery of livelihood of returnees is very important for their stable lives and stable return of TDPs. Japan would continue assisting people of Pakistan including returnees in Fata and TDPs to keep peace in this country.”
Yasuhiro Tojo, Chief Representative of JICA Pakistan Office, while expressing his views, said, “One of the most important components of this project was the capacity building of women, who are vastly contributing to agricultural economy of the region. Therefore, to train them to impart appropriate knowledge on farming and livestock was crucial to ensure the sustainability of Fata”.
Highlighting the achievements of the project, Minà Dowlatchahi, FAO Representative to Pakistan, said, “It is important that we assist the government of Pakistan in fulfilling its responsibilities in enabling the safe return of the displaced persons to their homes. In this connection, we appreciate our strategic partnership with JICA. With the support from JICA and Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, FAO assisted a significant number of displaced persons and helped them begin a better life by revitalising agriculture-based livelihoods, economy and contributing to a more stable society. We hope that this partnership will continue so that we can play our part in ensuring better and healthier lives for the people of Fata.”
Secretary Production and Livelihood at Fata Secretariat, Abdul Latif Khan, while appreciating the project, said, “The assistance from JICA and the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan not only helped the Fata people to fulfil their economic and food security pressing needs but also played an important role in maintaining peace in the area by creating livelihoods and job opportunities. On behalf of the government of Pakistan and Fata Secretariat, I extend thanks to FAO for effective delivery of Japan’s assistance to the needy and vulnerable population in Fata”.
A few farmers who had travelled to Islamabad to take part in the ceremony briefed participants on how they had benefitted from the project.
The economy of the Fata region is based on subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing providing livelihood to about 97 per cent of the population. The economic growth rate of Fata region has been historically significantly slower than rest of the country. The situation further accentuated with the military operation undertaken by security agencies which led to involuntary exodus of population to settled areas in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as displaced persons. As per government policy, they are being repatriated to their areas. In July 2015, FAO, with the financial assistance of the Government of Japan, launched the project to provide support for its project titled, “Assistance to Recovery and Development of the Agricultural Economy in Fata”.
A recent review of the project progress indicate that most of early returning households received assistance in restoring their economic activities and livelihoods, while the recently returned households are in the process of receiving assistance.
http://nation.com.pk/business/02-Aug...-from-fao-jica
ISLAMABAD - Farmers in Khyber and Kurram agencies of Federally-Administered Tribal Areas received assistance from Food and Agriculture Organisation with help of Japan International Cooperation Agency to rebuild their lives as they continue to return to their homes after years of displacement.
The farmers were provided assistance under “Project for Assistance to Recovery and Development of Agricultural Economy in Fata”. The project that concluded on July 31st, accomplished restoration of farm productivity and agriculture-based livelihoods by rebuilding productive assets and strengthening productive skills of the returnees and by developing capacity of the public and private sector service providers.
The farmers were provided high quality seeds for wheat, maize, oats and different vegetables. They also received help for keeping their livestock healthy. Land was reclaimed to make it fit for cultivation and irrigation channels constructed to provide water for the crops. About 77,200 households (33,143 in Khyber and 44,057 in Kurram) of Fata received this assistance which helped the returning small farmers to produce food and earn income for their families.
A ceremony to mark conclusion of the project was held here which was attended by Ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai, Chief Representative of JICA Pakistan Yasuhiro Tojo, top officials from development agencies and representatives of government of Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Takashi Kurai said, “We had supported recovery of Fata including rehabilitation of community infrastructure. In addition to the assistance to provide basic services, recovery of livelihood of returnees is very important for their stable lives and stable return of TDPs. Japan would continue assisting people of Pakistan including returnees in Fata and TDPs to keep peace in this country.”
Yasuhiro Tojo, Chief Representative of JICA Pakistan Office, while expressing his views, said, “One of the most important components of this project was the capacity building of women, who are vastly contributing to agricultural economy of the region. Therefore, to train them to impart appropriate knowledge on farming and livestock was crucial to ensure the sustainability of Fata”.
Highlighting the achievements of the project, Minà Dowlatchahi, FAO Representative to Pakistan, said, “It is important that we assist the government of Pakistan in fulfilling its responsibilities in enabling the safe return of the displaced persons to their homes. In this connection, we appreciate our strategic partnership with JICA. With the support from JICA and Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, FAO assisted a significant number of displaced persons and helped them begin a better life by revitalising agriculture-based livelihoods, economy and contributing to a more stable society. We hope that this partnership will continue so that we can play our part in ensuring better and healthier lives for the people of Fata.”
Secretary Production and Livelihood at Fata Secretariat, Abdul Latif Khan, while appreciating the project, said, “The assistance from JICA and the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan not only helped the Fata people to fulfil their economic and food security pressing needs but also played an important role in maintaining peace in the area by creating livelihoods and job opportunities. On behalf of the government of Pakistan and Fata Secretariat, I extend thanks to FAO for effective delivery of Japan’s assistance to the needy and vulnerable population in Fata”.
A few farmers who had travelled to Islamabad to take part in the ceremony briefed participants on how they had benefitted from the project.
The economy of the Fata region is based on subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing providing livelihood to about 97 per cent of the population. The economic growth rate of Fata region has been historically significantly slower than rest of the country. The situation further accentuated with the military operation undertaken by security agencies which led to involuntary exodus of population to settled areas in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as displaced persons. As per government policy, they are being repatriated to their areas. In July 2015, FAO, with the financial assistance of the Government of Japan, launched the project to provide support for its project titled, “Assistance to Recovery and Development of the Agricultural Economy in Fata”.
A recent review of the project progress indicate that most of early returning households received assistance in restoring their economic activities and livelihoods, while the recently returned households are in the process of receiving assistance.
