ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Water Resources held a session on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Wapda Security Force bill, with Lt Gen. (Retd) Muhammad Saeed, Chairman of Wapda, providing a briefing.
During the meeting, the Wapda chief highlighted security concerns faced by the authority’s projects. He explained that current security arrangements provided by law enforcement agencies are often temporary and not continuous. “The security support from law enforcement remains limited to specific times,” he stated.
He also pointed out that outsourcing security has proven to be more costly. Regarding the proposed Wapda Security Force, the chairman clarified that this force would operate exclusively within the scope of Wapda’s projects.
While acknowledging the presence of watchmen under the existing Wapda Act, he emphasized that these personnel are insufficient for comprehensive security needs. He further noted that the new Wapda Security Force personnel would be recruited from all provinces to ensure broader coverage.
