PCENS Reaffirms National Resolve For Country's Defence, Socio-economic Development
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published May 28, 2022 | 08:26 PM
The Pakistan Center of Excellence in Nuclear Security (PCENS) while commemorating Youm-e-Takbeer on Saturday reaffirmed the national resolve for the country's defence and socio-economic development through safe and peaceful use of nuclear technology
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th May, 2022 ) :The Pakistan Center of Excellence in Nuclear Security (PCENS) while commemorating Youm-e-Takbeer on Saturday reaffirmed the national resolve for the country's defence and socio-economic development through safe and peaceful use of nuclear technology.
The Center, in a media release issued here said, "Today the nation observes the twenty-fourth anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted in 1998 in response to testing of nuclear weapons by India. The tests not only demonstrated the resolve of the Pakistani nation to safeguard Pakistan's territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty, but also the desire to preserve strategic balance in South Asia".
It added that Pakistan was committed to the promotion of environment of peace and stability in South Asia, while preserving its capability to ward off aggression or adventurism in any form. "It is a partner in international efforts to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime based on the principles of non-discrimination and equal security for all states. It adheres to the latest international standards on export controls and maintains highest standards of nuclear safety and security".
The threats to strategic stability in South Asia underscore the importance of Pakistan's proposal for Strategic Restraint Regime (SRR) which provided for measures for resolution of outstanding issues, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir; nuclear and missile restraints; and conventional balance.
In paying tribute to its scientists, engineers and technicians in ensuring Pakistan's security, the nation also deeply appreciated the contributions of Pakistan's nuclear programme to the country's socio-economic development.
"Pakistan is employing nuclear technology in pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranging from energy, water and food security, education, health, agriculture and industry".
Nuclear power generation as a source of reliable, clean and affordable alternative to fossil fuels constitutes an important element of Pakistan's energy security plans. "This year, operationalization of second 1100 MWe K-3 Nuclear Power Plant in Karachi marks another milestone, which signifies the role of nuclear science and technology for socio-economic development and welfare of the people of Pakistan".
In the health domain, twenty cancer hospitals being operated across the country by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) bear the bulk of cancer burden in Pakistan. In the field of agriculture, the contributions of nuclear research centers in Pakistan to the development of high yield climate change resistant varieties of crops has been recognized internationally.
The Pakistan Center of Excellence in Nuclear Security (PCENS) is an IAEA-recognized Center of Excellence imparting international trainings in nuclear security. Pakistan also offers fellowships under the IAEA Marie Curie Fellowship programme and has seconded experts to the IAEA in various fields. Pakistan looks forward to further expanding its international collaborations in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and sharing its expertise with other countries including in nuclear regulatory matters.
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