PM Shehbaz performs dome placement ceremony at Chashma nuclear plant

PM Shehbaz calls dome placement at Chashma nuclear plant a historic milestone, praises Pakistan-China cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday led the dome-placement ceremony at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant in Mianwali.

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was also present at the ceremony.

PM Shehbaz had inaugurated the 1200 MW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) in July 2023.

Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister described the dome placement as a historic occasion at Pakistan's largest nuclear power plant, which was built in close collaboration with China.

He said that three and a half years after the power plant's inauguration, its dome had been put in place ahead of schedule, calling it a proud moment for Pakistan. He also praised the engineers, technicians and workers from both Pakistan and China for their contributions.

#BREAKING

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Chashma-V will be Pakistan’s largest nuclear power plant, addressing its dome placement ceremony. He says Pakistan will build its own future through hard work. Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attends the… pic.twitter.com/zlpKAnQbtJ

— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) November 10, 2026

“China's dedication and hard work have helped achieve this milestone, and I am confident that, with the same commitment, we will see this project commissioned ahead of time,” he said.

#BREAKING

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is pursuing energy projects that protect the environment, describing Chashma-V as a project that will turn hope into reality. Addressing the dome placement ceremony at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant, he said the project is… pic.twitter.com/BY0jNYuyB7

— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) November 10, 2026

Unit 5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant will have a gross capacity of 1,200 MW(e). The pressurised water reactor is expected to become operational by 2030. Upon completion, the unit will provide a substantial source of low-carbon electricity to Pakistan's national grid.

Pakistan currently operates six nuclear power plants with a combined installed capacity of 3,530 MW(e).

............

More to follow...