Pakistan hopes it can tap Chinese technology to build 10 new nuclear power stations over the next 22 years, the Press Trust of India reported (see GSN, Sept. 22).
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday approved the construction of two nuclear facilities in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Sources said China was likely to assist in the construction of the plants.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari plans to request Chinese fuel technology for the 10 nuclear plants, which are expected to be placed at six sites around Pakistan, The News reported.
Pakistan intends to build a nuclear fuel production site that would supply the new power facilities. ....
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