ISLAMABAD, Sept. 7 (TNS): Terming water crisis as largest threat to nation, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday asked overseas Pakistanis to send funds for construction of dams.
The prime minister said he has been taking presentations since the last two week on the issues of the nation.
“The largest problem is the water issue in the country.”
The prime minister said it was important for Pakistan to build dams as failure to do so would be detrimental to future destinations. “Experts say if we do not make dams we will face a drought in seven years. We have to start making dams from today.”
PM Khan said the prime minister and chief justice’s fund for the construction of dams would be combined.
“I urge overseas Pakistanis to contribute to this fund. If every overseas Pakistani contributes to this we will be able to construct the dams and our reserves will also improve.”
He added that Pakistanis in Europe and the US should contribute $1000. “No one will give us loans. We have to construct this dam. I assure you that I will protect your money.”
This is Prime Minister Imran Khan’s second address to the nation since assuming office. In his first address, the prime minister outlined austerity measures and the need to tackle corruption to bring Pakistan on track.
