LAHORE : Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) observed ‘Earth Hour’ by switching off lights at Wapda House for an hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Saturday.
Meanwhile, in his message on ‘Earth Hour’, Wapda Chairman Engr Lt-Gen (retd) Sajjad Ghani said, “This symbolic gesture reminds us of our collective responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate the impacts of climate change. With a current installed capacity of 9,500 MW of clean, renewable hydel energy, Wapda is at the forefront of Pakistan’s transition towards low-carbon growth. Through our ongoing mega projects - including Diamer Basha Dam, Mohmand Dam, and Dasu Hydropower Project - we are not only enhancing water storage and energy generation, but also contributing to climate resilience by reducing dependence on fossil fuels. By 2029-30, Wapda aims to add 9.7 MAF to the water storage and double its hydel capacity, adding another 10,000 MW of green electricity to the National Grid. These efforts are aligned with Pakistan’s broader climate commitments and our vision for a secure, sustainable, and greener future”.