ISLAMABAD, April 15 (Gwadar Pro) - Chinese firms are ranked first in the hydropower sector in Pakistan due to their global competitiveness in quality and cost, and their valour to work in difficult terrains and tough situations, officials associated with the sector told Gwadar Pro.
Currently, all important hydropower projects in Pakistan are being executed by Chinese firms. Some of these projects are financed by China, but they have also won several big projects in open competition.
Chinese companies are dominating hydropower projects in Pakistan due to their vast experience in the sector, said Engineer Asif, Deputy Director of Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (PEDO). The Chinese firms first built engineering marvels in hydropower sector at home and later forayed into the world including Pakistan with their expertise, he said.