Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 2:44 PM

The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources raised serious concerns over Wapda's prolonged legal battles, land disputes, and the indefinite closure of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project, valued at over Rs500 billion.

Chairing the session, Senator Shahadat Awan reviewed audit compliance reports and highlighted unresolved legal cases and land disputes worth trillions. He stressed that the stalled Neelum-Jhelum project was a major concern for energy production.

Senator Awan noted that some Wapda cases have been pending for 21 years, with no progress over the past 16 years. He added that Wapda is occupying land valued at Rs10 billion, while lawsuits worth Rs298.48 billion, mostly link...