LAHORE: The inauguration of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-4 is another milestone achieved by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission in collaboration with China. China is all-weather friend of Pakistan and is assisting the country in carrying out energy projects along with other economic ventures. CPEC is the biggest of all joint economic projects. Pakistan is a peaceful country and in pursuance of policy of peaceful coexistence, it is utilising its nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and for the welfare of its people.
Pakistan is an energy-deficient country and with a rising population of 200 million, its energy requirements are increasing by the day. This fourth Chashma Nuclear Plant in continuation of previous three Chashma plants will add 340MW to the national grid. The other three plants C-1, C-2 and C-3 are fully operational too. Nuclear power plants are also an efficient, reliable and environmentally-safe source of energy. Pakistan needs more projects to cater to its growing energy needs. We expect the incumbent government of Pakistan to continue with its strive for progress and development.
Nazia Jabeen
Published in The Express Tribune, September 11th, 2017.
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