Pakistan’s peaceful nuclear programme has received international recognition from the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, who commended the country’s steady progress and its strong cooperation with the Agency.
In a social media message following his meeting with the Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Dr Raja Ali Raza Anwar, on the sidelines of the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Grossi lauded Pakistan’s achievements in expanding its civil nuclear energy capacity.
He noted that Pakistan’s nuclear power programme is advancing “at a good pace,” particularly highlighting the ongoing construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5).
The IAEA chief recalled personally witnessing the first concrete pouring for C-5 in February 2025, describing it as a major milestone in Pakistan’s pursuit of clean and sustainable energy to enhance national energy security.
During their discussions, the IAEA Director General and PAEC Chairman reviewed Pakistan’s cooperation under several Agency-led initiatives.
These included Atoms4Food, aimed at using nuclear technology to boost agricultural productivity, food safety, and pest control, and Rays of Hope, which focuses on expanding access to nuclear medicine and radiotherapy for cancer treatment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Grossi expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s active engagement in these programmes, particularly in training, capacity-building, and the application of nuclear knowledge for socio-economic development.
He emphasized that Pakistan continues to serve as an important partner in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
Dr Raja Ali Raza Anwar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful nuclear applications, stressing that the country’s nuclear power plants operate under the highest international safety standards while significantly contributing to the national energy mix by providing reliable, low-carbon electricity.
He underlined that PAEC’s projects are closely aligned with the IAEA’s vision of leveraging nuclear technology for peace, health, and prosperity.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to highlight Pakistan’s contributions to regional cooperation under the IAEA, particularly in the Asia-Pacific, where Pakistani expertise in nuclear applications is being shared with other member states.
Pakistan reiterated its resolve to continue working with the IAEA and international partners to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation, sustainable development, and improved quality of life across the region.
