In a move highlighting its broader role beyond infrastructure development, a running competition was organized at the Kass Camp of the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP) in Upper Kohistan, aimed at strengthening ties between Pakistani and Chinese workers.

The event, held at a camp of China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) under the umbrella of WAPDA, brought together employees from diverse backgrounds to promote teamwork, discipline, and a shared sense of purpose at the project site, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday.

Participants competed in a friendly yet spirited environment, demonstrating a commitment not only to physical well-being but also to building stronger interpersonal connections within the workforce.

Organizers noted that the initiative was designed to foster mutual understanding and improve coordination between local and international staff working on the strategic hydropower project.

The competition concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, where winners were recognized for their performance, sportsmanship, and dedication.

CGGC remains actively engaged in promoting a healthy work culture through extracurricular activities and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, contributing to a more cohesive and motivated workforce.

DHPP stands as Pakistan’s largest hydropower initiative in terms of annual energy generation, reflecting its strategic importance and long-term national benefit.

The project is being developed in two stages, with the total installed capacity reaching 4,320 MW and electricity generation expected to commence in 2028.

Stage I, currently under construction, will contribute 2,160 MW and supply around 12 billion units of clean, affordable energy to the national grid.

Beyond power generation, the project has already spurred socio-economic development through 31 completed schemes under the local area development program and the creation of approximately 7,000 jobs during construction, reinforcing its role as both an energy and community development milestone.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China