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PAEC’s 19th Cancer Hospital inaugurated in GB
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) formally inaugurated its 19th Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH) named Gilgit Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy (GINOR) here on
Sad demise of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
The nation is mourning the loss of an iconic figure of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, who passed away at age 85 in the early hours of
Pakistan elected to IAEA board of governors – The Nation
ISLAMABAD – In a major diplomatic achievement at global level Pakistan has been elected to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for 2021-2023. “The 65th General Conference
Nuclear Technology for Life, An event organized by Pakistan during 65th IAEA General Conference
At the event Nuclear Technology for Life, organized by Pakistan, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission showcased its experience, development and implementation of nuclear science and technology in the fields of agriculture and
History is made with KANUPP shutdown, August 1, 2021
Today on first August KANUPP will be shutdown permanently at 1641 hrs. First criticality of KANUPP reactor was achieved on first August 1971 at 1641 hrs. KANUPP belongs to first
Remarkable Achievements by PAEC Agri-Scientists – Pakistan OBSERVER – Jun 23, 2021
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has selected Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) scientists to confer three awards for achievements in the field of agriculture research. In recognition of major
PAEC develops soybean lines for spring, autumn cultivation – Jun 10, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) developed soybean lines for spring and autumn cultivation and its intercropping with sugarcane and maize. In a statement, PAEC spokesperson Shahid Riaz Khan
Pakistan’s newest nuclear plant boosts grid by 1,100MW – May 23, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday formally inaugurated the 1,100MW Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (K-2), set up in collaboration with China, and stressed the generation of clean energy
Pakistan’s K-2 nuclear power plant connected to grid
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) on Thursday announced that it had connected its 1,100MW Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (K-2) to the national grid. In a statement, the
K-2, K-3 to begin supplying electricity by next year: PAEC
DECEMBER 25, 2020
The newly elected members of the Executive Council of Pakistan Nuclear Society(PNS), were sworn in Islamabad on Thursday. The oath of office was administered by the chief guest of the ceremony, Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Muhammad Naeem. The Chairman PAEC recounted the enormous services rendered by nuclear scientists for socio-economic development of Pakistan. He said that PAEC has made a strong headway in power generation by running four nuclear plants at CHASHMA near Mianwali and two recently built nuclear power plants K-2 and K-3 near Karachi. These plants will be supplying electricity by next year, making contribution of over 3500 MW of nuclear electricity to the national grid. The new President of PNS, Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, presented a vision of the future activities of the Society in the fields of educating general public about nuclear science and applications of nuclear technology in the areas of health, agricuture, industry, environmental studies and water resources etc. Dr. Imtinan Qureshi showed his determination to project Pakistan’s nuclear contributions from the platform of Pakistan Nuclear Society. He said that PNS will also conduct programmes for attracting young students towards science, provide policy inputs on strategic issues, engage decision makers in Pakistan and approach international audiences through participation in Science Diplomacy programmes, including those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
