The Supreme Court recently upheld a judgement by the Peshawar High Court ordering the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to find a solution and compensate the victims of the Tarbela Dam construction.

As per sources, the apex court dismissed WAPDA’s appeal upon withdrawal against the victims’ claims and affirmed the PHC’s decision on payment of compensation and alternative land to the victims while ruling on Tarbela Dam affectees after 60 years.

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court, chaired by Chief Justice-designate Umar Ata Bandial, delivered the judgement.

In his remarks, Justice Bandial stated that Tarbela Dam victims were not entitled to alternate land under the policy.