WAPDA weighs dedicated force to guard projects'Rs70b more needed to complete K-IV'The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources reviewed progress on the long-delayed K-IV water supply project for Karachi on Wednesday. It also discussed the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Security Force Bill, as lawmakers raised concerns over water availability, project delays and security arrangements for major hydropower installations. The committee addressed a calling attention notice moved by MNA Aminul Haque regarding delays in the K-IV project. The committee also considered the proposed Wapda Security Force Bill, which aims to create a dedicated force for protecting Wapda projects and installations. They said international delegations frequently visited Wapda projects, making it essential to maintain high security standards.