Pakistanis in Norway donate Rs80 mn in two hours for dam fund
- By Web Desk -
- Nov 03, 2018
KARACHI: Pakistanis living in Norway have contributed 80 million rupees in two hours for Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan lauded efforts of Pakistani community in Norway and Embassy of Pakistan in Oslo for holding “one of the biggest events of overseas Pakistanis in Europe”.
“Hats off to Pakistanis living in Norway – Contributed Rs. 8 Crores in 2 hours at Pakistan Dams Fund Raiser in Oslo. One of the biggest events of overseas Pakistanis held in Europe. Well-done Embassy of Pakistan, PTI & Pakistani Community in Norway. #DamsFundRaiser #WaterForLife,” he tweeted.
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About the dam fund
The Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund 2018 was established by the federal government in pursuance of a Supreme Court order for raising funds for the construction of the two dams.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was the first to donate money for the fund as on July 5, he deposited Rs1Million as donation in the account titled “DIAMER BASHA AND MOHMAND DAM FUND–2018′.
The fund, which was merged with PM’s fund by PM Imran Khan on September 7, can receive donations and contributions from both domestic and international donors, individuals and companies, and the general public has been requested to contribute generously.