- Technical evaluation of Water Sector Projects prepared by WAPDA, Provincial Irrigation Departments and other agencies;
- Expert advice to the Ministry of Water Resources and concerned agencies;
- Expert advice is given on any engineering matter as and when referred by the Ministry of Water Resources and concerned agencies;
- Render advice/comments (as and when asked) on related International disputes arising out of the works constructed or likely to be constructed in neighboring countries having repercussions on the river flows of Pakistan;
- General liaison with international organizations in matters related to water resources, e.g. irrigation, drainage, flood control, etc.
- Pakistan is a member of the International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage (ICID) since 1953. The Civil Engineering Cell works as the Secretariat of Pakistan National Committee of ICID (PANCID)