Diamer Basha Dam Project: Extraction of Pozzolan from Gini Commences, Paving Way for Main Dam Construction
GILGIT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Sep, 2026) A major milestone towards construction of main dam structure of Diamer Basha Dam Project has been achieved with the formal commencement of extraction and transportation of pozzolan material from Gini, Diamer on Friday.
The extracted pozzolan will be processed for use in Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) for the Main Dam, following which RCC placement will formally begin at the site.
This development is a result of the directions by Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) and Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Mr. Arshad Majeed Mohmand. In compliance, the Diamer Basha Dam Project Management and District Administration completed all necessary arrangements for the activity.
Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division Azim Ullah, Chief Executive Officer Diamer Basha Development Company Engr. Dr. Nazakat Hussain and Project Director Diamer Basha Dam Engr. Arif Ali, along with senior officers of District Administration and WAPDA, visited Gini to mark the event. Representatives of the Consultants and the Contractors, local Elders and Ulema were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division and CEO Diamer Basha Development Company expressed a commitment to further strengthen mutual coordination and cooperation to accelerate construction work on Diamer Basha Dam Project.
Local Elders and Ulema considered the Diamer Basha Dam an essential project for socio-economic uplift of the area and reaffirmed their support for its swift completion.