WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) visited the 1,530MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project to review the situation after the recent tunnel incident and assess remedial measures.

During the visit, he inspected the intake structure, tunnel, powerhouse and other key project sites, and chaired a meeting with consultants, contractors and project officials. WAPDA said all parties agreed there is currently no threat to the integrity of Tarbela Dam or its critical structures.

The chairman directed consultants to submit a detailed report, ordered a departmental inquiry into the incident, and instructed project teams to immediately implement remedial measures and a contingency plan to minimise delays in completing the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank-funded project.