ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday inaugurated the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 (K-2) at a Virtual Ceremony simultaneously held in Karachi and Beijing as well.
The 1,100 MW K-2 Nuclear Power Plant is a state-of-the-art Generation III nuclear power plant equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security arrangements.
In his address at the Ceremony, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he is happy to inaugurate the K-2 Nuclear Power Plant, established with the Chinese cooperation on the special occasion of the 70th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties.
The prime minister said that the plant will provide 1,100 megawatts of clean energy to Pakistan which is of vital importance for Pakistan that has been facing adverse impacts of global warming.
Imran Khan expressed confidence that the project will greatly benefit Pakistan in respect of technology transfer and training of the youth in addition to the supply of clean energy.
وزیر اعظم عمران خان کا کراچی نیوکلیئر پاور پلانٹ یونٹ-2 (K-2) 1100 میگاواٹ کی ورچوئل افتتاحی تقریب سے خطاب۔@PakPMO https://t.co/Pn94JGm3cl
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 21, 2021
In addition, he said that Pakistan and China have a unique relationship, which is getting fortified with every passing day. He said that the people of Pakistan have an emotional attachment with China believing that it always helps us in the hour of need. He emphasized on further enhancement of people-to-people contacts.
Imran Khan said that Pakistan is desirous of learning from China in various sectors, including managing the fast-expanding urban centres, poverty alleviation, and controlling corruption.
The prime minister said that the scope of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is being expanded from the connectivity and power sector projects to the establishment of economic zones and agricultural technology.
