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He was serving as WAPDA Member (Water) prior to his elevation to the post of WAPDA Chairman. He joined WAPDA as Junior Engineer (Civil) in 1974 after his graduation in Civil Engineering from NED College, Karachi.
Shah, the 20th WAPDA Chairman, has the diverse experience of 38 years to his credit in construction, maintenance and management of irrigation, drainage, water storage and hydropower projects, WAPDA sources told media.
Abbas Shah, an engineer of repute, is a member of various national and international engineering organizations, and has represented Pakistan in different illustrious forums the world over many a time.