Chairman PAEC Highlights Pakistan’s Peaceful Nuclear Program at IAEA General Conference

Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar, highlighted Pakistan's wide-ranging contributions through peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in energy, healthcare, agriculture, water resource management, nuclear safety and security, and human resource development while addressing the Plenary.

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• He additionally highlighted the designation of PAEC's Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology Lahore (INMOL) as an IAEA Collaborating Centre in April 2026.
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• He additionally highlighted rapid progress on the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant, saying the project was all set for early completion of dome placement.
• On healthcare, Chairman PAEC observed that Pakistan has 83 nuclear medicine and radiotherapy facilities, including 21 PAEC cancer hospitals, providing advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar reaffirmed Pakistan's solid backing for the IAEA's mandate and its efforts to promote peaceful uses of nuclear technology for sustainable socio-economic development.

Highlighting nuclear power's role in energy security and climate action, Chairman PAEC remarked Pakistan's six operating nuclear power plants were safely and efficiently generating 3, 530 MW of electricity, helping avoid approximately 15 million tones of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar additionally highlighted Pakistan's contributions to food security and water resource management, including the roles of the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) and the Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH) as IAEA Collaborating Centers and Pakistan's participation in the IAEA-Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Atoms for Food initiative. Pakistan and IAEA Sign Safeguards Agreement for Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant.

Reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to nuclear safety and security, he highlighted the roles of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), National Institute of Safety and Security (NISAS) and Pakistan Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Security (PCENS) in national and international capacity building.

According to Chairman PAEC, pakistan would host the 4th International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) in 2027, after Pakistani students' recent success in winning one gold and two silver medals at the 3rd INSO in Saudi Arabia. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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