ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday led the dome-placement ceremony at the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant in Mianwali. PM Shehbaz had inaugurated the 1200 MW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 in July 2023. Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was also present at the ceremony, along with Chinese and other senior officials and representatives of relevant organisations.
Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister described the dome placement as a historic occasion at Pakistan's largest nuclear power plant, which was built in close collaboration with China. He said that three and a half years after the power plant's inauguration, its dome had been put in place ahead of schedule, calling it a proud moment for Pakistan. He also praised the engineers, technicians and workers from both Pakistan and China for their contributions.
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