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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 

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1. Thermal:         58% share
2. Hydro:             30% share
3. Nuclear:         10% share
4. Renewables: 1% share

1.  Oil & Gas     53% share  
2. Coal               27% share     
   
3. Renewable     13% share
   
4. Nuclear             7% share

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KANUPP stands for Karachi Nuclear Power Plant

it is a large commercial nuclear power plant located at Paradise Point in Karachi Sindh 

it is Pakistan's first nuclear energy plant

it is composed of three commercial nuclear power plants

K1: 1 August 1966 (support from Canada) 

K2: 20 August 2015 (investment provided by China and IAEA)

K3: 31 May 2016 (investment provided by China and IAEA)

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Around 70% of the world's electricity is generated from thermal power plants, which use coal, natural gas, or oil to generate electricity.

This remains the dominant source of electricity worldwide despite the growing use of renewable energy.

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On 28 November 1972, President Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto inaugurated the Karachi Nuclear Plant 

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Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) Unit 1. KANUPP is Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant, 

 With a total gross capacity of 137 MW.

K2 & K3 with the help of China 

K2  started on 21 May 2021 and has a 1100 MW capacity.

K3 is expected to start in 2022.

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Major Sources of Electricity in Pakistan

Thermal: 60% share

Hydro: 30% share

Nuclear: 9% share

Renewables: 1% share

Major Sources of Electricity/Energy in the World

Oil & Gas: 53% share

Coal: 27% share

Renewables: 13% share

Nuclear: 7% share