Pakistan Committed to IAEA Collaboration for Peaceful Nuclear Progress
Recognition of Pakistan's Nuclear Advancements The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged Pakistan’s consistent progress in developing its civil nuclear technology capabilities. This recognition came during a meeting between the IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, and Dr. Ali Raza Anwar, Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), on the sidelines of the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna. During the discussion, Mr. Grossi expressed appreciation for Pakistan's collaborative efforts with the IAEA. He highlighted the country’s achievements in expanding its civil nuclear energy capacity, noting that Pakistan's nuclear power program is progressing at a steady pace. A key example of this progress is the ongoing construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5). Mr. Grossi recalled witnessing the first concrete pouring at the site in February 2025, which he described as a significant milestone in Pakistan's pursuit of c...