Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting held in Lahore, reviewed the progress on various irrigation projects including the construction of dams in DG Khan and Rajanpur to save water from hill torrents.

The Chief Minister directed concerned to speed up the work on ongoing projects and should be completed at the earliest.

He directed to expedite the work on Sora Dam Project, being constructed in the area of Koh-e-Suleman.

He said water being saved from hill torrent could be used for agriculture and irrigation purposes as the construction of this dam will provide water to the people of Taunsa in abundant quantity and will give progress to the agricultural sector.

Usman Buzdar said Sora Dam project will prove to be a game changer in the region besides promoting tourism in the area.

Source: Radio Pakistan