IAEA Approves Safeguards for Pakistan's Chashma-5
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated Mar 10, 2026
The approval of safeguards for Pakistan's Chashma Nuclear Power Plant unit 5 by the International Atomic Energy Agency signals increased stability and international confidence in Pakistan's nuclear program, potentially attracting further investment in its energy sector. This development also highlights China National Nuclear Corporation's role in global nuclear energy projects, which could positively impact its international standing.
The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors unanimously approved an agreement with Pakistan for the application of safeguards at unit 5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant. This 1,200 MWe pressurised water reactor, expected to be operational by 2030, will be Pakistan's largest nuclear plant and aims to provide low-carbon electricity, contributing to energy security and climate goals. The project, estimated at $4.8 billion, is being built by China National Nuclear Corporation and its subsidiary, China National Nuclear Corporation===CNNC China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, under a cooperation agreement with the Pakistan===Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, largely financed through Chinese credit. This development follows a meeting between Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi, where Pakistan reaffirmed its support for the agency's role in promoting responsible nuclear technology.
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