LONDON – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has declared the construction of dams imperative for the country.
He was talking to Pakistan-born members of British Parliament in London. He said that heavy funds are required to build Diamer Bhasha Dam, adding that overseas Pakistanis wanted to donate for them.
He feared that people have to migrate in future if the water crisis was not addressed in a timely manner.
Justice Saqib Nisar also visited the British Parliament and witnessed the question-answer session of the house yesterday.
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The chief justice headed to the UK on a week-long trip on Tuesday to raise funds for Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams.
The top judge will attend fund-raising ceremonies in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
On Nov 21, he attended an event at Lincoln’s Inn in London, and the following day, he attended an event organised by a group called ‘Centre for Policy Dimensions’.
On November 23, the top judge will attend a fund-raising dinner in Manchester; the dinner is being organised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf member and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s close friend Aneel Musarrat.
Moreover, a private media channel will start a live telethon from Manchester asking Pakistani diaspora to donate for the construction of the dams.
Moreover, Imran Khan Lovers UK and Europe has stated that it will be holding an event on the evening of November 25 to raise funds for the dams.
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On November 26, the Chief Justice is scheduled to attend a ceremony of the World Congress and Overseas Pakistanis.
UK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries is also scheduled to host a fund-raising event during the CJP’s visit.
The top judge is actively searching for funds for the construction of dams as experts have warned that Pakistan will dry out after 2025 if adequate measures are not made.
The bank account bearing account No.03-593-299999-001-4 and IBAN No. PK06SBPP0035932999990014 was opened after the CJP was briefed about the worsening water crisis in the country which could only be capped by the construction of new dams.
The CJP donated Rs 1 million for the dams fund and asked his countrymen to follow suit. Pakistan’s armed forces have contributed Rs 1 billion for the cause.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has also urged the citizens to actively take part and donate to the fund so that dams are built to save future generations.
