PM Shehbaz Leads Dome Placement Ceremony at Chashma Nuclear Power Plant

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir also attended the ceremony.

Addressing the gathering, the prime minister described the dome placement as a historic achievement for Pakistan, highlighting the close cooperation between Pakistan and China in developing the country’s largest nuclear power project.

He recalled that he had inaugurated the 1,200-megawatt Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 in July 2023. He said the installation of the dome, completed ahead of schedule, was a proud moment for the country.

The prime minister appreciated the dedication and hard work of Pakistani and Chinese engineers, technicians and workers, acknowledging their significant contributions to achieving the milestone.

He expressed confidence that continued commitment and cooperation would help complete and commission the project ahead of schedule.

Unit 5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant will have a gross generation capacity of 1,200 MW(e). The pressurised water reactor is expected to become operational by 2030 and will provide a substantial supply 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).