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    "Mohmand, Dasu dams’ costs surge by over Rs1.6 trillion, NA told",
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  "textContent": "ISLAMABAD: The cost of two major hydropower projects, Mohmand and Dasu dams, has increased sharply, with revised estimates showing multi-trillion-rupee escalations, according to documents presented in the National Assembly on Wednesday.\n\nThe Ministry of Water Resources told lawmakers that combined cost overruns for the Mohmand and Dasu hydroelectric projects have risen by about Rs1.607 trillion.\n\n### Mohmand Dam cost more than doubles\n\nThe ministry said that the estimated cost of the Mohmand Dam has increased from Rs309.55 billion under the approved PC-I to Rs665.74 billion under the revised estimate.\n\nThis reflects an increase of around Rs356.18 billion, according to official documents.\n\nThe ministry said that the revised PC-I for the project is currently under approval with the Planning Ministry.\n\nOfficials said that funds originally allocated for local population development under the project have also been revised upwards from Rs160 million to Rs4.5 billion.\n\n### Dasu Dam sees multi-trillion rupee revision\n\nThe cost of the Dasu Hydropower Project has also been significantly revised.\n\nAccording to documents, the original estimated cost of Rs486.093 billion has increased to Rs1.737 trillion under the revised PC-I.\n\nThe ministry said the revised plan was approved by the National Economic Council in December 2025.\n\nCost escalation for the Dasu project stands at approximately Rs1.251 trillion rupees, according to the official briefing.\n\n### Higher allocations for local development\n\nThe ministry also informed the assembly that allocations for local population development under the Dasu project have been significantly increased from Rs7 billion to Rs57 billion in the revised plan.\n\nOfficials said that the revisions reflect updated planning requirements and implementation adjustments for large-scale infrastructure development.\n\nThe briefing was part of proceedings in the National Assembly session, where lawmakers were informed about ongoing infrastructure costs and revisions in major public sector projects.\n\nThe post Mohmand, Dasu dams’ costs surge by over Rs1.6 trillion, NA told appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Mohmand, Dasu dams’ costs surge by over Rs1.6 trillion, NA told"
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