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Why Construction of Dams is Crucial for Pakistan

March 4, 2021 3 Comments
water scarcity issue and inadequate dams in pakistan

Introduction Pakistan is a developing country where sooner or later water scarcity issues will prevail throughout the country if more dams are not constructed. International Commission on Large Dams has reported that Pakistan has 150 water reservoirs. These water reservoirs are 15m in height. The largest dam in Pakistan is Tarbela Dam. It is an […]

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