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• Year of nuclear test: 1974
  • Test name: Smiling Buddha
  • Date: 18 May 1974
  • Test site: Pokhran, Rajasthan
  • Country: India

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Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant, KANUPP, was built in Karachi with Canada’s assistance.

Inaugurated on 28 November 1972 with a capacity of 137 MW.

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Later, K2 and K3 nuclear plants were built with China’s help.

K2 started operations on 21 May 2021 with 1100 MW capacity.

K3 is expected to start soon, further boosting Pakistan’s nuclear energy.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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Asia’s largest RO plant is located in Missri Shah, Mithi, Tharparkar.

It supplies clean water to the desert region of Thar.

Built at a cost of 300 million rupees.

Has a production capacity of 2 million gallons of water per day.

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Pakistan's National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025 aims for 30% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030.

This policy is a strategic plan to promote green transportation, reduce reliance on imported fuels, lower air pollution, and foster economic growth through new jobs and the development of an EV industry.

The government is introducing incentives and fast-tracking processes to support this transition. 

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According to the Electric Sector Of Pakistan:

The largest and biggest source of electricity generation in Pakistan is Natural gas