Cabinet seeks consensus on new dams
By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD—Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed
on Wednesday said that the Federal Cabinet has decided to remove the
apprehensions of certain elements about the construction of new water
reservoirs in the country. The construction of new reservoirs is a
national issue and this would be undertaken after removing the
apprehensions of certain elements, he said while briefing the media
following a Federal Cabinet meeting.
Prime Minister Shaukat chaired the cabinet meeting held at the Prime
Minister House here. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said President Pervez Musharraf
would visit Sindh province for consultations with those elements who
have apprehensions.
Later, he said, the President would announce a clear-cut policy on the
subject. The Cabinet was also given a presentation on the need for
additional water reservoirs by the Ministry of Water and Power, he said.
The Prime Minister while stressing the need for having more water
reservoirs said that in order to save agriculture and ensure adequate
supply of water “we must move forward quickly to build more water
reservoirs”. |
