Dossier
Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Coverage of Diamer-Bhasha Dam in the Nexus archive.
- Analysis: BUDGET 2026-27: Can Pakistan afford to delay its dams?
Pakistan's 2026-27 budget proposes Rs179 billion for water and hydropower projects, far below the estimated Rs500 billion needed to avoid delays in major dams like Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu. Officials warn insufficient funding risks progress on critical infrastructure, which is vital for addressing water scarcity, climate change, and energy costs.