Construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 commences
30 December 2024, CHASHMA, MIANWALI( Kamran Raja) : Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission achieved a major milestone in the construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5). The process started with ground breaking by the Honourable Prime Minister, Mian
Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 14 Jul 2023, made steady progress and moved on to
formal construction phase with start of concrete pouring.
The landmark event was
graced by Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Jiang Zaidong and other Chinese and Pakistani dignitaries.
Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar, Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission highlighted the contributions of Nuclear Power being clean and economical source of energy and stressed its importance for country's en...