Lahore (July 15, 2018): Pakistan origin British boxer Amir Khan has announced to donate Rs 1 million for construction of Diamer-Bhasha dam.
Amir Khan urged the national and international prominent personalities to play their due role as Pakistan facing severe water shortage.
Earlier on July 9, The armed forces of Pakistan decided to contribute funds for the construction of Diamer-Basha and Mohmand Dam.
“The officers of army, navy and air force will contribute their two days’ pay, while soldiers [will be donating] one day’s pay to the announced fund for this national cause,” read a statement tweeted by Inter-Service Public Relations chief Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor.
Pakistan Armed Forces contributing to Diamer-Basha & Mohmand Dam Fund. Officers of Pak Army, Navy and Air Force will contribute their 2 days’ pay while soldiers one day’s pay to the announced fund for this national cause. #DamsForPakistan🇵🇰
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 9, 2018
During a hearing last week the Supreme Court had observed that water resources were crucial for survival and directed the authorities to take immediate and effective measures to build two dams — Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand. Furthermore, it had appealed to the general public, including Pakistanis residing abroad, to donate for the cause.
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