ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) achieved a major milestone at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station with the successful dome placement of the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chinese and other senior officials and representatives of relevant organisations.

Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz appreciated the dedication of engineers, technicians and workers from Pakistan and China who worked relentlessly to achieve the important construction milestone well ahead of the schedule. Highlighting the importance of clean energy, he said C-5 project was a manifestation of clean and emissions-free electricity generation in the country.

He commended Chinese partners and said the event reaffirmed Pak-China all-weather friendship and unwavering commitment to expanding strategic cooperation in economic, security and development sectors.

“We must increasingly harness our resources and human capital to build a Pakistan that is economically stronger, energy-secure and environmentally responsible,” he said. In his opening remarks, PAEC Chairman Dr Raja Ali Raza Anwar said that nuclear power continues to play an important role in the country’s energy security by providing reliable and low-carbon electricity.

Published in Dawn, November 11th, 2026