He made these remarks while presiding over a meeting on Diamer Basha dam projects here Monday. The Minister stated that construction of mega water projects to enhance water shortage and to produce cheaper electricity is the top priority of the government and various projects are being constructed.

The meeting asked the Wapda to furnish a report with all the options and commitment from donors to finance the 4500 MW Diamer Basha Dam Project.

The report will be discussed after taking views from economic affair division and planning commission in a meeting to be held in next couple of days.

Earlier, the Chairman Wapda briefed the meeting on the current status of the project; its benefits land acquisition, infrastructure development, compensation package, allocation by the govt and other related issues. The meeting was attended by Secretary Water and Power, Secretary Economic Affairs Division, Chairman Wapda and senior official of Planning Commission, Wapda and Ministry of Finance and Water and Power.