PM Shehbaz lauds Chashma-5 dome placement milestone

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Pakistani and Chinese teams after they completed the dome installation at the Chashma-5 nuclear plant ahead of its planned schedule, Mettis Global reported on November 11, 2026. The 1,200MW project is expected to begin producing electricity in September 2030. Sharif spoke at a ceremony marking the construction achievement.

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission chairman said the country’s nuclear plants currently produce 3,530MW and help prevent about 15mn tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year. Nuclear power represents around 16.6% of electricity generation, compared with 8.6% of installed capacity, and its generation share reaches 26% in winter. The prime minister also highlighted cooperation with China and the importance of energy security.