NCA okays Nuclear Power Prog 2050, Space Prog 2040

[Dr. Strangelove]

ISLAMABAD: The 19th National Command Authority (NCA) meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and was attended by Federal Ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, all three Services Chiefs and other senior officials.

As part of the energy security strategy, the NCA also reviewed and approved the futuristic, self-sustaining Nuclear Power Programme , 2050, to meet the existing energy shortfalls and to respond to the future requirements of a growing population and economy. The NCA emphasized the need to focus on socio-economic development of the people as a foremost priority.

The NCA also approved Pakistan’s Space Programme, 2040 in order to bring the benefits of the full spectrum of space technology to the people of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said that after the Abbottabad and Mehran base incidents doubts were raised over the security of Pakistan’s strategic assets which were baseless and were a part of creating propaganda against Pakistan.

He added that this propaganda would not stop Pakistan from moving forward. The NCA expressed satisfaction at the security and safety of Pakistan’s strategic programmes and facilities. It also expressed confidence in the operational readiness of Pakistan’s strategic weapons.

The NCA was also briefed on the nuclear security review undertaken recently. It expressed confidence in the institutionalized Command and Control System and comprehensive measures put in place to ensure reliability and security of strategic assets.

The NCA underlined that the Government and the people of Pakistan stood solidly behind the country’s nuclear and missile programmes, which would be pursued to maintain effective, reliable and credible deterrence capability, and all attempts to undermine this capability would be thwarted with full force.

 

[VCheng]

I hope that both the programs outlines are indeed successful by 2040 and 2050 as envisaged.

 

[khurasaan1]

I hope that both the programs outlines are indeed successful by 2040 and 2050 as envisaged.

Yes! Insha-Allah............

 

[The Deterrent]

The timeline is very sensible and calculated...

I hope this puts a lid on the ICBM rumors...

 

[Arsalan]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan declared on Thursday that it would continue to pursue the policy of maintaining “credible minimum deterrence” as a responsible nuclear-weapon state and cautioned the world that any nuclear policy based on partiality and preconception could disturb strategic balance in South Asia.

A meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) presided over by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani reviewed and approved futuristic and self-sustaining Nuclear Power Programme-2050 and Pakistan Space Programme-2040.

According to a handout issued after the meeting, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, NCA Secretary, Strategic Plans Division’s Director General and senior officials of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) attended the meeting.

It said: “After in-depth consideration and evaluation, the NCA has decided that Pakistan will continue to pursue its policy of credible minimum deterrence.”

Without naming any country, the NCA expressed concern “over the continued pursuit of policies that detract from the globally shared norms and rules of equality, inclusiveness and objectivity”.

“The NCA cautioned that such policies represent regression in the non-proliferation regime and tend to erode the strategic balance in South Asia. Pakistan would continue to take appropriate counter measures to ensure its security and to maintain regional stability,” the handout said.

In his opening remarks at the meeting, Prime Minister Gilani said recent incidents in Abbottabad and Mehran naval base, coupled with international propaganda, had raised completely uncalled for concerns about the safety and security of country’s strategic assets.

“Such baseless, and certainly motivated, campaign against Pakistan will neither deter us from proceeding ahead sure-footed with our strategic programme nor succeed in undermining our national will. Our detractors are working over time to malign Pakistan as well as our nuclear and
strategic assets. We must remain firm in our resolve to tide over these challenges,” he said.

The NCA expressed satisfaction at the security and safety of Pakistan’s strategic programmes and facilities, and operational readiness of weapons.

The authority reiterated country’s desire to constructively contribute to the realisation of a world free of nuclear weapons and to the goals of non-proliferation on the basis of equality and partnership with the international community.

Accordingly, it said Pakistan was keen on joining the four export control arrangements. The handout said nothing about the nature of these arrangements.

The NCA reaffirmed the importance of nuclear safety and noted with satisfaction the safety review of all the existing and planned civil nuclear facilities by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority. It directed the PNRA and PAEC to continue to ensure that programmes conformed to the highest levels of safety and international best practices.

The meeting was also briefed on the nuclear security review undertaken recently. It expressed confidence in the institutionalised command and control system and comprehensive measures put in place to ensure reliability and security of strategic assets.

The NCA said the government and people stood solidly behind the country’s nuclear and missile programmes, which would be pursued to maintain effective, reliable and credible deterrence capability, and all attempts to undermine this capability would be thwarted with full force.

The NCA also reviewed and approved Nuclear Power Programme-2050 to meet the existing energy shortfalls and to respond to the future requirements of a growing population and economy. It emphasised the need to focus on socio-economic development of the people as a foremost priority.

The meeting approved Pakistan’s Space Programme-2040 in order to bring the benefits of the full spectrum of space technology to the people of Pakistan.

surely something positive in this bad phase of time we are going through!

 

[Arsalan]

this is a very good happening.
Pakistan looking beyond 5 to 10 year programs.
this is how nations develop, looking beyond horizon!
if we can set targets for space program and nuclear power programs for 2040 and 2050, this will inshallah be fruit full and help do great toward the development of the nation.
the problem that we always faced was that the new governments always tend to close the initiatives taken by last governments and this effect our development in the 90z. with increased public awareness, i don't this will be the case in future and such long term objectives will surely help the country in right direction.

i sincerely hope and wish that all that's said will be done!

I hope that both the programs outlines are indeed successful by 2040 and 2050 as envisaged.

well, when it comes to meeting time line, we surely have a wonderful record and a habit of surprising adversaries with the achievements.
There are plenty, the may 1998 atomic test, at a time when no one even dared to think that Pakistan will be able to confront the Indian testing with such great success and with in no time. the JFT program, the jet suddenly poped up in international media! a fighter jet developed in world record time the early completion of the fourth F-22p frigate, the the ship was constructed about 18 months earlier then it was actually scheduled to be.
all in all, i seriously hope that the developments to achieve the 2040 and 2050 targets will start gaining our attention and will be future topics of debate on this forum quite soon! INSHALLAH!

regards!
Arsalan Aslam

 

[Arsalan]

Pakistans Nucler power program 2050
RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said Pakistan’s detractors were working overtime to malign Pakistan as well as its nuclear and strategic assets.

The prime minister was chairing a meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) held here. NCA members, including federal ministers, chairman joint chiefs of staff committee, services chiefs, NCA secretary, SPD DG and other senior officials attended the meeting.

The prime minister said global political and security trends had thrown up a number of challenges for Pakistan. “We must remain firm in our resolve to tide over these challenges. Promoting and protecting the national interests of Pakistan is a sacred responsibility and we will never fail in this noble duty,” he said.

PM Gilani said that at the outset of his speech he wanted to express his sympathies and condolences at the loss of lives in the tragic blasts in Mumbai on Wednesday. “Pakistan has already condemned the blasts. The President of Pakistan and I have also conveyed our deepest sympathies to the Indian leadership. Such incidents only confirm our resolve to work together for the elimination of the menace of terrorism in the region,” he added.

The prime minister said recent incidents in Abbottabad and Mehran base had raised concerns on the safety and security of our strategic assets. Simultaneously, the premier said, a propaganda onslaught against Pakistan and its nuclear programme was in full swing, “Such baseless, and certainly motivated, campaigns against Pakistan will neither deter us from proceeding ahead with our strategic programme nor succeed in undermining our national will,” he added.

The prime minister said the strategic programme formed the core of Pakistanís national security paradigm. He said the Pakistan Armed Forces, and in fact the whole nation, takes national defence as a sacred duty. “No one should ever underestimate our capability and resolve in this regard.”

Gilani said that concerns have also been expressed internationally over potential threats from non-state actors to the security of Pakistanís strategic assets and facilities. He said media reports have speculated on the possibility of sabotage and the existence of contingency plans to take over Pakistani nuclear assets. The PM said any such nefarious designs shall be thwarted effectively by the armed forces with the full support of the people of Pakistan. “At the same time, we need to send out a message of assurance and responsibility. Pakistan is a responsible nuclear weapon state and we take this responsibility seriously,” he added.

The prime minister said Pakistan’s strategic programme and assets are a sacred trust. ìThey represent the cumulative excellence and devotion of our scientists, engineers and professionals. Safeguarding these assets is a national duty that we shall perform with full determination and unity,” he added.

He said Pakistan’s strategic programme is for national defence and deterrence. “We have not and will never pursue aggressive nuclear posturing or misadventures,’ he added. At the same time, he said, Pakistan will take all necessary measures to ensure the reliability and credibility of our minimum nuclear deterrence. “We strongly reject policies of discrimination and selectivity, which are inimical to Pakistan’s national interests but also do no serve the realisation of non proliferation goals,” he added

The prime minister said the socio-economic development of Pakistan was the top most priority of the democratic government. He said clean and sustainable energy was a key ingredient to achieve this objective, as, over the years, Pakistan had developed the expertise and the infrastructure to undertake nuclear power generation projects. “Recently, I inaugurated the Chashma-II power which added 325 Megawatts to the national energy grid,” he added.

Gilani said as Pakistan moved towards building more reactors as part of its nuclear power programme 2050, the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission had done commendable work in ensuring that nuclear power plants operated in a safe and secure manner. “We will continue to adhere to the highest safety standards on the basis of global best practices,” he added.

He said space science held immense potential to contribute to the socio-economic advancement of societies and states. ìIt is a matter of great satisfaction that Pakistan has developed a sound space faring capability. We must endeavour to bring benefits of full spectrum of space technology to the people of Pakistan. I look forward to the briefing on Pakistan’s Space Programme 2040,” he added.

The NCA comprehensively reviewed developments in the regional and global security environment and undertook a detailed appraisal of international and regional trends and policies as well as their implications for Pakistan.

After in-depth consideration and evaluation, the National Command Authority, inter alia, decided that Pakistan would continue to pursue its policy of Credible Minimum Deterrence as a responsible nuclear weapons state. The NCA expressed satisfaction at the security and safety of Pakistan’s strategic programmes and facilities and expressed confidence in the operational readiness of Pakistan’s strategic weapons.

The NCA expressed concern over the continued pursuit of policies that detracted from the globally shared norms and rules of equality, inclusiveness and objectivity. The NCA cautioned that such policies represented a regression in the non-proliferation regime and tended to erode the strategic balance in South Asia. Pakistan would continue to take appropriate counter measures to ensure its security and to maintain regional stability, the NCA said.

The forum reiterated Pakistan’s desire to constructively contribute to the realisation of a world free of nuclear weapons and to the goals of non-proliferation on the basis of equality and partnership with the international community. Accordingly, Pakistan was keen to join the four export control arrangements.

The NCA reaffirmed the importance of nuclear safety. In this regard, it noted with satisfaction the safety review of all the existing and planned civil nuclear facilities by PNRA. The NCA directed PNRA and PAEC to continue to ensure that Pakistanís programmes conformed to the highest levels of safety and international best practices.

The NCA was also briefed on the nuclear security review undertaken recently. It expressed confidence in the institutionalised Command and Control System and comprehensive measures put in place to ensure the reliability and security of strategic assets.

The NCA underlined that the government and the people of Pakistan stood solidly behind the country’s nuclear and missile programmes, which would be pursued to maintain effective, reliable and credible deterrence capability, and all attempts to undermine this capability would be thwarted with full force.

As part of the energy security strategy, the NCA also reviewed and approved the futuristic, self-sustaining Nuclear Power Programme 2050, to meet the existing energy shortfalls and to respond to the future requirements of a growing population and economy. The NCA emphasised the need to focus on socio-economic development of the people as a foremost priority.

The NCA also approved Pakistan’s Space Programme 2040 in order to bring the benefits of the full spectrum of space technology to the people of Pakistan.

Enemies bent on maligning Pakistan, its nukes: PM

 

[Arsalan]

this is really a great proceeding. what makes me happy and satisfied is the Pakistan looking beyond 5 to 10 years and setting long term targets. its a great vision and will surely help in development of nation.

that's how we should proceed. instead of taking actions in response we must follow a proactive approach and keeping our future requirement in view should set up targets for long term development. this is perhaps a first program that will be taken on keeping in view future needs and is promising to look beyond horizon.

i hope all that's being said will be done and the changing governments wont effect this process!

i want you people to share your views about what the Nuclear Power vision 2050 will be!!

regards!
Arsalan Aslam

 

[American Pakistani]

Good news, how we acheive our goals much early.

 

[Arsalan]

for the basic points of nuclear power vision 2050, as far as i can get information,
1) Pakistan plans to increase the share of nuclear power in the national grid up to 30%. this will be one of the key objectives. currently the share of nuclear power in Pakistan total electricity is just about 3%
2) building of bigger power plants of 500 to 1000 MW capability. currently the best we are doing is around 335 MW for one plant. to achieve the above mentioned share target, bigger plants will be required.
3) since Pakistan in unjustifiably banned from procuring material for peaceful energy requirement, focus ill be to further enhance indigenous capability to manufacture nuclear plants.
4) reviewing and ensuring that the security of all nuclear facilities in fool proof. the NCA briefing hinted something about a four tire fool proof security system the details of which were not disclosed.

what must be added in this is a need to clarify the image of Pakistan nuclear program and answer the negative propaganda.
also we must push the international community to change the discriminating behavior toward Pakistan and provide required assistance to meet the growing energy needs by nuclear power projects. although we are doing good our self and with assistance from China but still this issue must be addressed as it will help improve the international image of the country.

i will be looking forward for response from all other respected members.

regards!

 

[Arsalan]

 

[Arsalan]

Nuclear Power in Pakistan

• Pakistan has a small nuclear power program, with 725 MWe capacity, but plans to increase this substantially.
• Pakistan's nuclear weapons capabilities of has arisen independently of the civil nuclear fuel cycle, using indigenous uranium.
• Because Pakistan is outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, due to its weapons program, it is largely excluded from trade in nuclear plant or materials, which hinders its development of civil nuclear energy.

In Pakistan, nuclear power makes a small contribution to total energy production and requirements, supplying only 2.34% of the country's electricity. Total generating capacity is 20 GWe and in 2006, 98 billion kWh gross was produced, 37% of it from gas, 29% from oil.

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) is responsible for all nuclear energy and research applications in the country.

Its first nuclear power reactor is a small 137 MWe (125 MWe net) Canadian pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) which started up in 1971 and which is under international safeguards - KANUPP near Karachi, which is operated at reduced power.

The second unit is Chashma-1 in Punjab, a 325 MWe (300 MWe net) 2-loop pressurised water reactor (PWR) supplied by China's CNNC under safeguards. The main part of the plant was designed by Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute (SNERDI), based on Qinshan-1. It started up in May 2000 and is also known as CHASNUPP-1. Designed life span is 40 years.

Construction of its twin, Chashma-2, started in December 2005. It is reported to cost PKR 51.46 billion (US$ 860 million, with $350 million of this financed by China). A safeguards agreement with IAEA was signed in 2006 and grid connection was in March 2011, with commercial operation in May.

Nuclear Power in Pakistan

another informative article:
http://afpak.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/05/17/the_myth_of_nuclear_energy_in_pakistan

 

[Arsalan]

Meeting of Pak-China Joint Energy Working Group scheduled to be held on August 1-2 in Beijing.

Pakistan, which is grappling with an energy crisis, is going to seek assistance from China to implement 19 energy projects to meet water and power requirements in a meeting of Pak-China Joint Energy Working Group scheduled to be held on August 1-2 in Beijing.

Pakistan is currently working on Chashma-3 and 4 nuclear power plants and the two sides are also expected to make some progress on cooperation in constructing these projects in the upcoming first meeting of the working group. China is already extending cooperation in meeting Pakistan’s energy demand.

Federal Water and Power Minister Syed Naveed Qamar, who is chairman of the working group from Pakistani side, will lead a delegation to these important deliberations. He will reach Beijing today (Sunday).

The 19 projects include four power generation projects of about 2,297 megawatts, one coal power project of 405 MW, one project for development of infrastructure and mining and power generation from Thar coal, four projects of small and medium dams, five projects of transmission lines and power distribution, one project of alternative energy and two projects of geological survey.

The four power projects include 840MW Sukhi Kinari plant, 100MW Kotli plant, 157MW Madian plant and 1,200MW AES imported coal-based plant.

Pakistan will seek Chinese technical assistance, financing and engineering procurement contract. All the power generation projects will be completed within three to five years.

Naveed Qamar has said through the joint working group, Chinese government, companies, investors and entrepreneurs will be invited and encouraged to participate in various initiatives undertaken for the development of power sector.

He said the government would facilitate and provide incentives to the Chinese for investment in water, power and other energy projects, adding the government was committed to addressing energy shortages and achieving energy security objectives on a sustainable basis.

He expressed hope that the working group meeting would be fruitful and the country would get assurance of more cooperation from China in the energy sector.

The working group was constituted following signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and China to promote energy cooperation. Under the MoU, which was proposed by the National Energy Administration of China, the working group was assigned the task to cooperate in different areas including oil and gas, coal, conventional power, nuclear and renewable energy.

During the visit of Chinese premier Wen Jiabao to Pakistan in December 2010, it was decided that China would provide financing and cooperate in development of conventional, renewable and civil nuclear energy projects, to be identified by Pakistan.

Pakistan to seek Chinese help for 19 energy projects – The Express Tribune

we may say some agreement on nuclear power projects!

 

[mjnaushad]

So we'll face loadshedding till 2040. Just 30 more years to go. Yuppy!

 

[Arsalan]

So we'll face loadshedding till 2040. Just 30 more years to go. Yuppy!

well apart from the Yuppy part, you are quite right.

we are facing a shortfall of around 3000 to 4000 MW all around the year now. this cannot be solved or fixed overnight. 4000 MW means two Tarbela dams!

the thing is we must start moving in the right direction.
the Basha dam is under construction and it must be paced up. we must focus more on run of the water projects as these are easier and cheaper to build and do not take much time to start production.
nuclear power is also a big project and we all know about the developments in that regard, this must be paced up as well.

all in all, it will take some time to get rid of this BS, the load shedding!