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Pakistan launches largest nuclear power project, cost estimated at $12.5b via Straits Times

Posted on 2013/11/26 by yukimiyamotodepaul

KARACHI (AFP) – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the construction of the country’s biggest atomic power plant and vowed to pursue further projects to make nuclear the largest energy source. The 2,200-megawatt plant is to be built … Continue reading →

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Asia airs nuclear ambitions at U.N. gathering via Reuters

Posted on 2013/09/20 by yukimiyamotodepaul

(Reuters) – China, India and other Asian states used a United Nations nuclear agency meeting this week to signal their determination to expand the use of atomic energy. At the September 16-20 annual gathering of the IAEA’s 159 member states, … Continue reading →

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‘Pakistan a responsible nuclear state’ via The Nation

Posted on 2013/06/22 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Islamabad -A foreign strategic expert has said that Pakistan’s image in the world has improved due to its responsible stance on its nuclear programme, continuity of democratic process and smooth transition of power. “Pakistan’s image as a nuclear state has … Continue reading →

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Pakistan to start work on 1100MW Nuclear Power Plant via Pakistan Affairs

Posted on 2013/06/11 by yukimiyamotodepaul

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to go ahead with work on a 1,100-megawatt nuclear power plant in Karachi with Chinese assistance from the next financial year in an effort to ease energy shortages in the country. According to sources, the … Continue reading →

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Black day against nuclear explosions in parts of Balochistan via The Nation

Posted on 2013/05/29 by yukimiyamotodepaul

[…] Unlike other parts of the country where May 28 was observed as ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’, the day was observed as ‘black day’ in many parts of Balochistan. Balochistan National Front had called for observing May 28 as black day. The call … Continue reading →

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Pakistan’s ‘Strategic Pivot’ May Not Include Reforming Its Nuclear Policies via National Journal

Posted on 2013/03/23 by yukimiyamotodepaul

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani military and the nation’s recently dissolved government have been touting a “strategic pivot” toward increased cooperation and transparency with regional neighbors, but it is far from clear whether these major shifts would affect Islamabad’s nuclear … Continue reading →

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Pakistan’s nuclear power plants scheduled for 2016 opening via Power Engineering International

Posted on 2013/02/22 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Pakistan expects two nuclear power plants, currently under construction, to be officially commissioned by 2016. […] Officials say that completion of almost half of the work will be done by June 2013. Read more at Pakistan’s nuclear power plants scheduled … Continue reading →

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Indian officials warn Kashmiris of possible nuclear attack: Report via The Express Tribune

Posted on 2013/01/22 by yukimiyamotodepaul

SRINAGAR: Police in Indian Kashmir have warned residents to build underground bunkers to prepare for a possible nuclear war in the disputed region, which is on edge after a string of deadly border clashes. The warning comes despite a ceasefire which … Continue reading →

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Pakistan, India to exchange nuclear data today via Daily Times

Posted on 2011/12/31 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India will exchange lists of nuclear installations and facilities on Sunday, officials said on Saturday. The annual exchange takes place on January 1 every year under an agreement signed in 1988, when the nuclear neighbours undertook not … Continue reading →

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Pakistan, India mull method to tackle Fukushima-like crisis via The Nation

Posted on 2011/12/28 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and India concluded their sixth round of expert-level talks Tuesday with the note seeking extension in the validity of the bilateral agreement on ‘Reducing the Risk from Accidents Relating to Nuclear Weapons’, for next five years. “Both … Continue reading →

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