Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed to take stern action against those responsible for defects arising in the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project.

Chairing a meeting regarding Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project in Islamabad, he directed to immediately complete investigation report regarding recent closure of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project.

The Prime Minister further said it is unfortunate that concrete lining was not done, despite defects in design pointed out by experts.

He said what an irony it is that criminal negligence was committed in such a big and important project.

He questioned as to why a detailed geological survey was not conducted regarding project.

Shehbaz Sharif advised to immediately form a committee for reactivation of Neelam-Jhelum Hydropower Project.