China to build third nuclear reactor in Pakistan
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) have signed a deal to build a third nuclear reactor with HPR1000 technology to meet Pakistan's energy needs. The 1,000-MW reactor will be constructed at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant in Pakistan's Punjab province. China is also constructing two Hualong One reactors with 1,100-MW capacity each near Karachi.