Pakistan, July 22 -- Sindh's irrigation minister on Monday said that the work of replacing 16 Sukkur Barrage gates, has been completed in the first phase of project.

"In the second phase from October 28 gates of the barrage will be replaced," Jam Khan Shoro said. "From October 2025 to June 2026, the barrage's 28 gates will be replaced", he said.

Talking to media irrigation minister said that with completion of the project Sukkur Barrage's 3,500 tons counterweight will end.

He said the gates' replacement work was affected and suspended due to sit-ins and the war situation. "In view of security a sheet has been installed in front of the barrage," he said.

"The repair and renovation work will extend the life of Sukkur Barrage for further...