Pakistan
PM Imran Khan inaugurates 1100 MW Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2
Karachi: Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 (K-2) on Friday.
According to details, PM unveiled the plaque in Islamabad at a virtual ceremony simultaneously held in Karachi and Beijing as well.
While addressing the ceremony, the Prime Minister said that he is happy to inaugurate K-2 Nuclear Power Plant, which is established with the Chinese cooperation, on the special occasion of 70th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties.
“The plan will provide 1100 megawatts of clean energy to Pakistan, which is of vital importance for Pakistan that has been facing adverse impacts global warming,” he said.
Imran Khan said that the project will prove to be highly beneficial with respect of technology transfer and training of the youth in addition to supply of clean energy.
“Pakistan and China have a unique relationship, which is getting fortified with every passing day. He said the people of Pakistan have emotional attachment with China believing that it always helps us in the hour of need. He emphasized on further enhancement of people to people contacts,” he said.
PM said that Pakistan wants to learn from China in various sectors, including management of urban culture, alleviation of poverty and corrupt practices.
“The scope of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is being expanded from the connectivity and power sector projects to establishment of economic zones and agricultural technology,” he added.
The 1,100 MW K-2 Nuclear Power Plant is a state-of-the-art Generation III nuclear power plant equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security arrangements.