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C-5 Nuclear Plant Project: Pak-China Strengthening Energy Cooperation
- by Newsdesk
- December 31, 2024

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 showcasing a strong bond of friendship between Pakistan and China.
The addition of C-5, the largest and most advanced Nuclear Power Plant in the country, will contribute 1200 MW of clean and economical energy to the national grid.
This will increase nuclear energy capacity to 4760 MW and significantly boost socio-economic development.
The project started by the Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 14 July 2023, made steady progress and moved on to the formal construction phase with the start of concrete pouring.
The landmark event was graced by Minister For Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Jiang Zaidong and other Chinese and Pakistani dignitaries.
Ahsan Iqbal, Minister For Planning, Development And Special Initiatives stated that the C-5 Project bears testimony to the Pak-China friendship and will create thousands of jobs for the people of Pakistan during its execution. The project will also provide clean electricity to the National Grid at cheap rates.
All the six Nuclear Power Plants currently operating in the country have been constructed with Chinese assistance.