MIANWALI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to carry the spirit of Pakistan’s defence achievements into economic development, describing progress on the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Five as an important step towards energy security and national prosperity.
Addressing the project’s dome placement ceremony in Mianwali, the prime minister praised the armed forces under Field Marshal General Asim Munir for safeguarding the country. The field marshal also attended the ceremony.
Shehbaz said peace, security and stability formed the foundation of Pakistan’s development, acknowledging the military’s role in maintaining conditions necessary for national progress.
Referring to Marka-e-Haq, he said the nation had witnessed the armed forces’ determination, courage and professional capabilities under Field Marshal Munir’s leadership.
The prime minister also appreciated the field marshal’s support for economic recovery and socioeconomic development.
He said building a prosperous, peaceful and strong Pakistan remained a shared commitment, adding that the same determination demonstrated in defence would guide efforts towards economic success.
Turning to the energy project, Shehbaz described the completion of an important milestone ahead of schedule as a source of pride.
He called Chashma Five Pakistan’s largest nuclear power plant and credited cooperation with China for helping advance construction.
The prime minister said the project would provide clean, reliable and affordable electricity, supporting both households and the national economy.
He stressed that energy security was essential for Pakistan’s future, linking dependable electricity supplies with economic opportunities and broader development ambitions.
His remarks placed the project within the government’s wider vision of strengthening the economy while meeting the country’s energy requirements.
China Partnership Central to Energy Ambitions
Shehbaz said Chashma Five was the seventh nuclear power plant being built with Chinese assistance, describing bilateral friendship as a partnership that had endured repeated tests.
He thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government for their support, expressing confidence that cooperation between the two countries would deepen further.
The prime minister said the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor would strengthen this partnership and contribute to shared development objectives.
