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The armed forces of Pakistan have decided to contribute funds for the construction of Diamer-Basha and Mohmand Dam, the military’s spokesperson said on Monday.
“The officers of army, navy and air force will contribute their two days’ pay, while soldiers [will be donating] one day’s pay to the announced fund for this national cause,” read a statement tweeted by Inter-Service Public Relations chief Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor.
Pakistan Armed Forces contributing to Diamer-Basha & Mohmand Dam Fund. Officers of Pak Army, Navy and Air Force will contribute their 2 days’ pay while soldiers one day’s pay to the announced fund for this national cause. #DamsForPakistan🇵🇰
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 9, 2018
During a hearing last week the Supreme Court had observed that water resources were crucial for survival and directed the authorities to take immediate and effective measures to build two dams — Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand. Furthermore, it had appealed to the general public, including Pakistanis residing abroad, to donate for the cause.
Subsequently, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday opened an account under the title of “DIAMER-BHASHA AND MOHMAND DAM FUND –2018”.
The account was opened in pursuance of the Supreme Court’s order to the federal government, Wapda and the executive authority to take effective measures in light of unanimous decisions of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) to develop the 4,500MW Bhasha dam and 700MW Mohmand dam.
The account bears Account No.03-593-299999-001-4 and IBN No.PK06SBPP0035932999990014 for raising funds for the construction of the two dams. Chief Justice Saqib Nisar has formally deposited Rs1 million as a donation in the account from his personal account.
An SC announcement says that payments in the fund will be received at all branches of the State Bank of Pakistan, all treasuries and branches of the National Bank of Pakistan and all other scheduled banks.
On Saturday, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) management requested its staff to donate to funds for the construction of dams. Pims Executive Director Dr Raja Amjad issued a circular, stating that the staff should donate funds for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:13pm
Now we can see who will stop this dam long overdue
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Jul 09, 2018 06:15pm
Long Live Pakistan Army!
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Jul 09, 2018 06:16pm
MashAllah ,well done
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Jul 09, 2018 06:17pm
What a wonderful gesture from Pak armed forces. Can our politicians also show some decency and character?
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Jul 09, 2018 06:20pm
We common Pakistanis will also donate Inshallah
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Jul 09, 2018 06:23pm
Good move
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Jul 09, 2018 06:26pm
The account number provided is not functional for online banking and for expat Pakistanis. Please create an account that is accessible to everyone!
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Jul 09, 2018 06:27pm
I love and respect armed forces for yet another sacrifice besides uncountable many others in shape of food,money and lives. Bravo! Such examples rarely exist across the globe!
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Jul 09, 2018 06:28pm
I just went on to donate some funds but can't seem to do so using online using internet banking. I am not sure how to ask the people I know overseas to transfer funds either.
Will it not be good to open account in other banks too which support internet funds transfer facility?
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Jul 09, 2018 06:29pm
I request Fauji foundation , Bahria foundation , Shaheen foundation, AWT and DHA to take over the construction of dam. They are the only people who can rebuild Pakistan without external debt.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:29pm
Chief justices of Pakistan and army chief Should set up a bank accounts in different banks for water crisis management and construction of dams and give all Pakistanis a chance to contribute
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Jul 09, 2018 06:32pm
Pakistani people and businesses should rally behind CJ's great initiative to build the dams with urgency. This is how PK will be built but was neglected. Look at the future with optimism.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:32pm
Well done CJ, Bilawal says the CJ should stick to law. So that the PPP can starve the people of Sindh and give them dirty water to drink.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:33pm
This is the difference between loyalty and disloyalty, where our brave army and honourable CJP donating money for two new dams to be built, where as politicians like Nawaz Sharif, Shabaz Sharif, Asif Zardari and their respective family members have looted tax payers money and increased their assets many folds. Shame on such corrupt mafia and their cronies, and I salute our honorable army, judiciary and honest people, who are concerned about Pakistan's sovereignty and prosperity and taking serious actions!
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Jul 09, 2018 06:37pm
Kudos to Pakistan military
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Jul 09, 2018 06:39pm
Is this how dams are made???
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Jul 09, 2018 06:40pm
Now this is called true patriotism. Why can't our corrupt rich politicians do the same?
Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:43pm
Good to hear this.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:43pm
My salary is 16k HKD and without any hesitation I will donate as much as I can for this cause
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Jul 09, 2018 06:47pm
Good step, I will reserve my 2 days pay till July 26, until I know if the incoming government has the moral authority to wield a volunteers money. The two tested parties don't, and as it stands if they come to power, I will need a lot more assurance (from SC, NAB, FBR and army etc..) that the donations will only be used for the stated purpose and that the projects will be transparent to the highest world standards.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:50pm
Good and grand gesture.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:51pm
Great move by the wonderful Pakistsn Army. Keep it up and hang on tough.
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Jul 09, 2018 06:52pm
good step
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Jul 09, 2018 06:52pm
How crazy is this ? The govs keep on doing projects that no one needs while water is an issue and at end people do it themselves
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Jul 09, 2018 06:52pm
Chief Justice Sahab, its a commendable initiative. Sir, please open an account in any UK bank so expats in UK can also add their share in it. Thanls
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Jul 09, 2018 07:00pm
Great.
Lets hope these funds will be used judiciously
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Jul 09, 2018 07:02pm
Great day for critics of Army. Army cares more than civilians for the national cause.
On the other side, What a pity!! NO POLITICAL PARTY or any so-called national leader has announced drastic measures regarding this survival threat of water scarcity.
Political elites must realize their duty until its too late.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:10pm
This is excellent step towards the prosperous Pakistan..
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Jul 09, 2018 07:16pm
I will also donate my one day pay for this. Long live Pakistan
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Jul 09, 2018 07:16pm
Diamer-Bhasha Dam, yet another brainchild of President Pervez Musharraf. Great visionary leadership he started so many projects but political victimization of Nawaz and his fellow goons stopped it so the credit don't go to others. More dams will be made in Pakistan in the future good move.
Thank you President Musharraf.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:18pm
Very good gesture. Bring the money looted by Nawaz Sharif, it will be enough to build the dam
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Jul 09, 2018 07:19pm
great. i am impressed how things have been moving in this country now.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:20pm
It is a vey good sign that the nation is moving decisively to help construct the life-saving dams for a terribly water-stressed land.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:28pm
Best of luck, just take the money needed from the Tax that i pay every month.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:34pm
Good initiative indeed...
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Jul 09, 2018 07:34pm
They should return all the plots they have gotten for free.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:38pm
Weldone
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Jul 09, 2018 07:38pm
Salute to our armed forces for always setting the best example for the rest of us to follow.Pakistan Zindabad.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:41pm
Amazing method of funding a project ...
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Jul 09, 2018 07:41pm
I would suggest that CJ should also ask overseas Pakistan nationals to come forward and send money in FX and I am sure, they will be more than happy to support the great cause with unlimited love to country. I salute all of them on behalf of overseas community. Please advise bank details to remit funds.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:47pm
The Supreme Court directive has been whole heatedly welcomed by the people of Pakistan, as the last two civilian government failed to build dams which are vital for country's survival. Special bank accounts have been opened, we salute the armed forces for contributing, just as every patriotic Pakistani will happily contribute. This national project must be guaranteed, as the new government must build these dams as directed by the Supreme Court in the supreme national interest.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:50pm
Excellent, lets do it.
Pakistan Defence Forces Zindabad
Pakistan Paindabad
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Jul 09, 2018 07:58pm
Great initiative ... Since head of court is stakeholder by donation, I guess the money will be used for the right cause.
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Jul 09, 2018 07:59pm
Good step taken by Armed Forces of Pakistan
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Jul 09, 2018 08:05pm
Good initiative.
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Jul 09, 2018 08:12pm
why cant zardari donate ?
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Jul 09, 2018 08:15pm
Dawn would you please publish how oversees Pakistanis can donate via paypal or credit card?
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Jul 09, 2018 08:18pm
We love our armed forces officers and enlisted alike. If not for our military these civilians would have transferred all our wealth overseas.
Long live our soldiers, their families and their spirits to defend our Pakistan.
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Jul 09, 2018 08:22pm
About time
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Jul 09, 2018 08:33pm
Good job and good initiative
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Jul 09, 2018 09:03pm
Every Pakistani government employees used to donate one day salary for the East Pakistan floods relief funds which used to occur every year, For these two dames , also every government employee should donate one day salary
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Jul 09, 2018 09:28pm
Now this is real
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Jul 09, 2018 09:30pm
Respect and more respect.
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Jul 09, 2018 09:42pm
All overseas Pakistani's should donate for this fund. It will be lot easier to built the dam. But no future government should be able to use to this money for any other reason or fill their pockets.
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Jul 09, 2018 09:54pm
none of the politicians have donated so far
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Jul 09, 2018 10:16pm
Kudos to Pakistan military
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Jul 09, 2018 10:16pm
Right decision by chief Justice and we all have to support
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Jul 09, 2018 10:29pm
Great to hear about this magnificent decision.Pseudo democratic parties failed to deliver due to their dirty regional political games.Good job Pak Army,we are with you.No more loans for these projects.
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Jul 09, 2018 10:29pm
@Saif Zulfiqar not only govt employees but every single earning pakistani should donate to the cause.
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Jul 09, 2018 10:36pm
Why should Gov servants be made to donate their salary.Its unfair to those who dont want to
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Jul 09, 2018 11:18pm
It should be voluntary for armed services personnel to contribute to these projects. It appears to be an order in the news article, which is not fair.
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Jul 09, 2018 11:28pm
My contribution transferred to this bank account :)
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Jul 09, 2018 11:39pm
Beautiful gesture! Let’s start the project!!!
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Jul 09, 2018 11:50pm
Major projects like dams will be build in this way? Does it make sense?
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Jul 10, 2018 12:06am
We have no rivers yet we have disputes with all neighboring countries where rivers originate from. If Afghanistan blocks water from other side , all these dams will become dry. Still better take an action than not doing anything at all. Appreciate armed forces taking lead. They should also provide material support. I dont think civilian govt can do anything in Pakistan.
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Jul 10, 2018 12:43am
If forces are donating then it means this fund is legit and is likely to reach a happy ending, I was not going to donate before, not because I didnt trust CJ but because i wasnt very sure of his ability to implement, but now I know for a fact it will become reality. Good Pakistan
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Jul 10, 2018 12:50am
Good gesture and much appreciated! But this solution is not sustainable.There is a long list of crises that we have funded through charity and donations.Poor and middle class is usually sensitive and they feel compelled to contribute even if they dont have enough for themselves and for their children.
On the contrary, majority of the rich and the elite are insensitive and they know these tactics very well.So, there must be an inclusive system of taxation and wealth distribution to prevent such crises. When this water-scarcity-mania is over there are other issues waiting for us, the prominent being among these is the bourgning domestic and external debt. Again people will be asked to donate as it happened in the past(QarzUtaro Mulk Sanwaro).This sort of thinking promotes capriciousness and frivolousness rather than responsibility and farsightedness.
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Jul 10, 2018 02:15am
I think its great move, i also believe that Army could donate more from the earning of 55 private companies that they own. But Still its a good move, supreme court should order that those industries with more turn over then 100 million should donate 1% of their turnover.
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Jul 10, 2018 02:53am
5 years of PPP and 5 years of PMLN and this is what it’s come to... Musharraf era was more prosperous for Pakistan.
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Jul 10, 2018 03:29am
@Human shame and more shame for Nawaz and Zardari and other corrupts.
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Jul 10, 2018 03:30am
Just a couple of days ago your newspaper published details of assests of some of the billionairs of Pakistan who are standing in election. Their purpose is to serve the nation
Why dont they serve the nation by donstion their millions to this cause. It should ne mandatory for all candidates who ate standing for election to donate for this cause
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Jul 10, 2018 03:38am
Pakistan armed forces and now the judiciary are leading the way with IK for a brighter future for Pakistan. Let's consign the greedy self serving government leaders to history and behind bars.
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Jul 10, 2018 04:20am
Judiciary and Army both should focus on their fundamental duties. Both have to do a lot in their domains.
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Jul 10, 2018 05:23am
This account balance should be available for public viewing so we know how much has been donated and how much more might be needed. I am sure with in a year we will be able to donate more than enough.
Also if we could donate through paypal etc it would be great.
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Jul 10, 2018 06:33am
This is a good move. The Supreme Court also issued directives that the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams should start immediately, and appealed to the general public, including Pakistanis residing abroad, to donate for the cause. What stops people at the helm of affairs to get hold of two top corrupt political persons ( I must not call them leaders) and recover $35 billion. We may be in a position to build dams and pay loans and arrange for clean drinking water and good health care for the masses.
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Jul 10, 2018 06:58am
I highly appreciate CJP for taking some serious actions on this.
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Jul 10, 2018 07:06am
Not required now that Nawaz Sharif has gone
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Jul 10, 2018 07:24am
Pride of Pakistan, PAK Armed Forces.
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Jul 10, 2018 07:24am
Pakistan Zinda Abad
Pakistan Armed Forces Zinda Abad
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Jul 10, 2018 07:28am
One thing that makes me proud of Pakistanis is that they're a nation of givers. A few are rich most are poor but all are generous. They have proved it before and will prove it again.
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Jul 10, 2018 02:24pm
@Jibran Khan
You can check on the state bank website, there is the SWIFT etc... Normally it shoukd work.
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Jul 10, 2018 03:54pm
how to send money in this bank account or iban number? which bank account is this? i have account in summit bank and i can not find state bank of pakistan in online web banking of summit banking.
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Jul 10, 2018 10:19pm
Recover the looted money from the looters and construct dams rather than asking for donations.
Shame on government if they can't give justice to nation by putting an end to looters bandits and recovery of nation wealth back.
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Jul 10, 2018 10:56pm
Another great effort by our Army! Any rough estimate of total sum contributed by officers and by soldiers?
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Jul 11, 2018 03:55pm
We also need transparency of funds. Without fail.
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