Lahore, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has completed the rehabilitation works of Dadu-Khuzdar transmission line at 2:00 am on 05 Sep 2022. The transmission line was energized and started power supply to QESCO, subsequently electricity restored in major parts of Balochistan province.

The NTDC spokesman said that, on the direction of Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Minister for Power and Secretary Power Division, MD NTDC Engr. Dr. Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan and his team remained at site day and night to monitor the rehabilitation works of said transmission line, which is located in a difficult terrain. However, all available resources were utilized and possible efforts were made to complete the work despite multiple challenges like no access road, non-availability of heavy machinery, no communication service, crossing of flood water and continuous land sliding etc.

The NTDC spokesman further said that rehabilitation works on Sibbi-Quetta transmission line are also being completed on war footing. The spokesman added that the flash floods have caused loss to NTDC infrastructure as well in some areas.

For more information, contact:
Director Media and PR, NTDCL
National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDCL)
221 WAPDA House Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99201020, +92-42-99202211 Ext: 2286
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