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PM inaugurates 486 MW projects at Guddu Power Plant

PM inaugurates 486 MW projects at Guddu Power Plant
GUDDU: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated 486 MW projects at Guddu Power Plant. Addressing the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the government is committed to make Pakistan a bright and shinning country. Neelam Jehlam and Wasu Dam projects will be finalized soon to produce cheaper electricity.
Addressing the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister described commissioning of two additional power units of Guddu Power Plant as important miles stones.
He said early completion of the two units at Guddu helped in saving Rs 58 billion to national exchequer.
Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed that the government is committed to make Pakistan a bright and shinning country.
The project has been completed five months ahead of the stipulated time with cooperation of a Chinese company. The early completion will save 58.6 billion rupees.
The third unit of similar capacity to be commissioned in May this year, will add a total of 747 MW to the system.
PM praised the Chinese company for its assistance in the project and assured to continue Pak China longstanding Partnership for further projects.
The PM termed the completion of these two power units of Guddu power plant as important mile stones.
He said that 21thousand MW energy would enter into the system in next 8 years. Prime Minister announced bonuses equal to three basic pays for workers.
PM said that dozens of power plants will be established in the country. He further said that the government would soon start Karachi Lahore Motorway.

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