Pakistan has achieved a major construction milestone at the Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant in Mianwali. The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has successfully completed the installation of the plant’s dome.
The development marks important progress on the 1,200-megawatt nuclear power project. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the ceremony on Tuesday. Senior Chinese officials and representatives of various organisations were also present.
The dome installation is a significant stage in the construction of the facility. It was completed well ahead of the planned schedule. Pakistani and Chinese engineers, technicians and workers contributed to achieving this milestone.
The Chashma-5 project is expected to begin producing electricity in September 2030. Once operational, it will add 1,200 megawatts to Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity. The facility is expected to strengthen the country’s nuclear energy sector.
Addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the teams involved in the project. He described the achievement as an important success for Pakistan’s nuclear energy programme. He also appreciated the dedication and efforts of the workers.
The prime minister said the project reflected Pakistan’s commitment to expanding clean electricity generation. He highlighted the role of nuclear energy in supporting a more sustainable energy future. He also stressed the importance of reliable and emissions-free power sources.
Sharif further highlighted the strong cooperation between Pakistan and China. He described the construction milestone as another example of the longstanding partnership between the two countries. He appreciated China’s contribution to the development of the power plant.
The ceremony also highlighted the growing role of nuclear energy in Pakistan’s electricity supply. The PAEC chairman shared figures about the country’s existing nuclear power generation capacity.
According to the chairman, Pakistan’s nuclear power plants currently generate 3,530 megawatts of electricity. This capacity makes a significant contribution to the national power supply. He also said nuclear energy helps Pakistan avoid approximately 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
These figures highlight the contribution of nuclear power to low-carbon electricity generation. Nuclear energy also provides a reliable source of electricity for the national grid.
The Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant is being developed in Mianwali. Its planned capacity of 1,200 megawatts will further expand Pakistan’s nuclear electricity generation. The facility is scheduled to become operational in September 2030.
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The successful dome installation marks another step towards completing the project. It also reflects continued technical cooperation between Pakistani and Chinese teams. Further construction work will continue as the plant moves towards its planned operational date.
