Pakistan to install 2000 MW nuclear power plants in Karachi

Islamabad: The Pakistani government is planning to install two coastal nuclear power plants (CNPP-1, CNPP-2) each with the capacity to generate 1,000MW in Karachi to meet the future electricity needs of the business capital of Pakistan, The News International reported on Monday.

Quoting an official of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) the paper said: “The presidency and GHQ are showing great interest in the projects which will have substantial allocations in the next budget,”

The official said that seismic survey had been carrying out in the coastal area where the nuclear plants are expected to be installed.

 The newspaper reported that Pakistan will also install four nuclear power plants on Taunsa Punjnad canal about 32 kilometres away from Muzzafargarh. They will generate 1,000MW of electricity.