The north desk · Standing files
Power and wheat
Loadshedding, the wheat subsidy and the protests over both.
14 reports on file
Diamer-Bhasha, Dasu costs rise by Rs1.9 trillion, NA told
The Ministry of Water Resources blames exchange-rate changes and says a revised PC-I has been submitted, while cement, diesel and steel prices have jumped.
PM orders faster work on Gilgit-Baltistan projects before 1 November visit
Shehbaz Sharif reviewed hydropower, infrastructure and a 100 megawatt solar scheme, and told ministries to release funds and clear hurdles on priority.
Minister Wattoo and Wapda chief tour Diamer-Basha and Dasu sites
Business Recorder's report carried no revised timeline, cost statement or progress figures from the visit to the two hydropower projects.
Gilgit-Baltistan pushes digital system for fair wheat subsidy distribution
Daily Independent reported the emphasis was on making subsidised wheat allocation fairer, but gave no rollout date, beneficiary count or the officials behind the plan.
Diamer-Bhasha Dam HM-1 contract signed at Rs133.18 billion
The report gave no contractor name, no signing officials and no start date, leaving the scope of the HM-1 package unclear.
100MW solar project planned to ease Gilgit-Baltistan power supply
Energy Update reports the scheme is meant to improve supply reliability, but its location, cost, timeline and executing agency were not disclosed.
WAPDA awards Rs133b hydromechanical contract for Diamer-Bhasha dam
The authority's spokesperson said a Chinese company will carry out the works, but no report named the firm, gave the contract's duration or a start date.
Gilgit-Baltistan launches subsidised wheat seed scheme for farmers
Certified seed will be sold at half price through a new online portal under a programme the agriculture secretary says will cost about Rs140 million.
Wapda signs Rs133.18bn deal for Diamer-Bhasha hydro-mechanical works
The contract covers the equipment package for the dam on the Indus in Diamer district; the reports did not name the contractor or a completion date.
Pozzolan extraction begins for Diamer-Bhasha Dam main dam
Material from Gini in Diamer will be processed and used in roller-compacted concrete as RCC placement nears, Express News reported.
First phase of Hunza electricity loss reduction programme completed
Greenpost reported the completion of the first phase but provided no further details on the scope or cost of the work.
EU, AKF and NPAK Energy boost Hunza power network
Islamabad Post reports the three are backing renewable energy and grid improvements in the Gilgit-Baltistan district.
Pozzolan extraction begins for Diamer Basha Dam main structure
WAPDA has started moving the material from Gini, Diamer, to be processed for roller-compacted concrete before the main dam pour begins.
Gilgit-Baltistan presents Rs218.8 billion budget with Rs52 billion deficit
The fiscal 2026-27 plan sets Rs43.97 billion for development and asks Islamabad for a Rs153.3 billion stabilisation package.
