A 340MW extension unit of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (CHASNUPP), titled C-3, is all set to be connected to the national grid on Wednesday, reported Radio Pakistan.

The plant has been completed with support from China, the report added. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to inaugurate the plant.

The project was executed by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission under the guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Another unit of the same capacity, titled C-4, is expected to be connected to the national grid in the future.

CHASNUPP Unit-1 and CHASNUPP Unit-2 are already functional.