Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The project will be executed by the Punjab Irrigation Department.
As part of the plan, a 20-kilometer main pipeline will connect Charah Dam to a water treatment plant near Rawal Lake. Following feasibility assessments, the total estimated cost of the project is expected to exceed Rs55 billion.
Once completed, the dam will provide 28 million gallons of water per day, with Islamabad and Rawalpindi each receiving 14 million gallons. Officials said the project will significantly improve water availability in the twin cities and strengthen the region’s overall water infrastructure.
