           PESHAWAR, Oct 05 (DNA): Work has formally begun on the Mohammad Khawaja Dam in Hangu at an estimated cost of Rs160 million, with the project being funded through the development allocations of Member of Provincial Assembly Shah Turab Khan and Member of National Assembly Yousaf Khan.
The dam is being constructed to help address the longstanding water shortage faced by residents of Mohammad Khawaja and adjoining areas. Local elders and residents had been demanding construction of the project for a long time.
According to sources in the Irrigation department, completion of the dam would improve water availability in the area and help reduce difficulties faced by the local population.
Speaking on the occasion, Shah Turab Khan said development projects addressing collective needs would be given priority, particularly those aimed at providing basic facilities to a larger number of people.
Local elders welcomed the start of work on the dam and thanked Shah Turab Khan and Yousaf Khan for supporting the project.
According to sources, the Bugto Dam and Khattak Banda Dam are also among the upcoming development projects, with work on them expected to begin soon.
