Dharabi Dam

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Dharabi Dam is located In Punjab, Pakistan. It was built to collect water from the Dharab River, to help farmers grow crops and to provide water activities like boating. [1] [2] [3]

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List of dams and reservoirs in Pakistan

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References

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  3. Mazher, Yousuf (2019-11-06). "Government Plans to Convert Dharabi Lake into a Full-Fledged Tourist Resort". Zameen Blog. Retrieved 2024-05-06.