PAK N-PLANT WITH CHINA AID OPENS

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated Chashma-III nuclear power plant in the city, another milestone in Pak China joint collaborations.

The 340-mega watt nuclear power plant is a joint collaboration of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and China National Nuclear Corporation , said a press release issued from the PM’s media wing.

Defence minister Khawaja Mohammed Asif and adviser to Prime Minister on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz were also accompanying the premier.

Mr Sharif thanked China for extending cooperation in nuclear field and said the two countries are actively cooperating in many other areas, including construction of roads, motorways, airports.