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U.S. to provide $16.5 mln to upgrade Pakistan's power plant - People's Daily Online Jan 13 2010
The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke announced Wednesday the U.S. government will contribute 16.5 million U.S. dollars to improve the operating capacity of Pakistan' s hydroelectric plant.
Grant funding will be provided to the Ministry of Water and Power (MoWP), and implemented through the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), local media reported.
"The energy crisis in Pakistan is an issue that affects everyone," visiting Holbrooke said here at a ceremony of signing the agreement.
"Power blackouts cripple commerce and cause suffering in the daily lives of millions of Pakistanis. An efficient system of power generation and distribution is a critical factor in spurring economic development to the benefit of all," said Holbrooke, who is on his three-day visit to Pakistan.
"The U.S. is Pakistan's largest donor partner," said Shahid Rafi, Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Power. "We really appreciate that Secretary Clinton's words have been translated into action."
The rehabilitation, expected to be complete within 18-24 months, is part of a 125 million dollars "signature" program announced by the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in October 2009, aimed at increasing electricity output and improving energy efficiency in Pakistan.
Source: Xinhua
The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke announced Wednesday the U.S. government will contribute 16.5 million U.S. dollars to improve the operating capacity of Pakistan' s hydroelectric plant.
Grant funding will be provided to the Ministry of Water and Power (MoWP), and implemented through the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), local media reported.
"The energy crisis in Pakistan is an issue that affects everyone," visiting Holbrooke said here at a ceremony of signing the agreement.
"Power blackouts cripple commerce and cause suffering in the daily lives of millions of Pakistanis. An efficient system of power generation and distribution is a critical factor in spurring economic development to the benefit of all," said Holbrooke, who is on his three-day visit to Pakistan.
"The U.S. is Pakistan's largest donor partner," said Shahid Rafi, Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Power. "We really appreciate that Secretary Clinton's words have been translated into action."
The rehabilitation, expected to be complete within 18-24 months, is part of a 125 million dollars "signature" program announced by the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in October 2009, aimed at increasing electricity output and improving energy efficiency in Pakistan.
Source: Xinhua