ISLAMABAD: Acting President Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday donated Rs 1.5 million
for the c
onstruction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams from his personal account, and lauded the efforts of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar for establishing a separate fund
for the dams’ c
onstructions.
“CJP’s initiative will be beneficial for economic growth, resolving water scarcity issue, enhancing sustainability of the country,” he said adding that dams’ c
onstruction will prevent the country from a ‘bleak future’.
He termed it as ‘a matter of national security’, and emphasised on the urgent need to devise a comprehensive and viable policy for analysing water scarcity in the country.
“Water Emergency needs to be imposed in the country that requires joint efforts involving all stakeholders and th
e general public,” he said adding that CJP has laid the foundation of the dams by establishing separate funds
for their c
onstruction. “I appeal to the philanthropists, civil society, Pakistani expatriates and all stakeholders to actively participate and donate
for the c
onstruction of dams,” he said while warning that water scarc
ity has evolved into a major challenge that threatens our economy and agriculture. He urged to formulate
policies to resolve most critical issues on priority basis and stressed on the need to raise awareness amongst the masses to save water. “We need to devise such a mechanism that reviews our depleting water resources and present solutions accordingly,” he added.
Published in Daily Times, July 10th 2018.
