'Nuclear technology can solve energy crisis'

Peaceful use of nuclear technology and its optimum utilisation holds the key to resolving energy-related woes of Pakistan besides helping the country achieve a sustainable solution to mitigate the climate change crisis.

This was the crux of the discourse held during the seminar on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy organised by the Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh (CISSS) in collaboration with DHA Suffa University (DSU) and Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (MiTE), at the DSU auditorium.

MiTE Rector Prof Dr Huma Baqai chairing the plenary session elaborated that according to the Government of Pakistan's vision, 40,000 MW of electricity produced through nuclear power plants (NPP) by 2050, fulfilling a quarter of the total energy needs of the country, is an appreciable landmark and needs to be pursued in the best national interest.

DSU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ahmed Saeed Minhas in his welcome address highlighted the importance of collaboration between national departments for achieving sustainable goals for the country.