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Diamer Basha dam progress reviewed

LAHORE: WAPDA Chairman Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) reviewed the construction progress of Diamer Basha Dam project during a day-long visit, according to a press release issued on Thursday. Diamer Basha Dam, at 272 meters high, is the tallest prestressed concrete (RCC) dam in the world. It is being built along the Indus River, 40 km downstream of the town of Chilas. Construction is currently underway at 17 key locations, with the project scheduled for completion in 2028, the statement said. Ghani inspected the diversion tunnels, upstream and downstream dams, retaining wall, dam shaft and the recently completed permanent