Mianwali: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has achieved a milestone at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station with the successful dome placement of the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant. A ceremony marked this achievement, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and senior officials from Pakistan and China.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister appreciated the engineers, technicians, and workers from both nations for their efforts in completing the construction milestone ahead of schedule. He emphasized the importance of the C-5 project in promoting clean and emissions-free electricity in Pakistan, highlighting its significance for the country’s energy security and economic strength.

Prime Minister Sharif also praised the collaboration with Chinese partners, underscoring the event as a testament to the Pakistan-China All-Weather friendship and their commitment to strategic cooperation across economic, security, and development sectors. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to leverage national resources and human capital for building a robust, energy-secure, and environmentally responsible Pakistan.

The Chairman of PAEC highlighted nuclear power’s role in energy security, noting that Pakistan’s nuclear plants generate 3,530 megawatts of electricity, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 15 million tonnes annually. Despite comprising only 8.6 percent of installed capacity, nuclear energy contributes 16.6 percent of total electricity generation, rising to 26 percent in winter.

The C-5 project, with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, is set to begin electricity generation in September 2030.