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IAEA Commends Pakistan's Robust Nuclear Security Regime
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded its first physical protection advisory mission to Pakistan, praising the country for establishing a 'robust nuclear security regime' for protecting nuclear material and facilities. The seven-member IAEA team conducted the 12-day mission under the International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS), reviewing the country's legislative and regulatory framework. The review noted that Pakistan's capacity-building infrastructure contributes significantly to nuclear security expertise at national and regional levels.
Key Points
- The IAEA concluded a 12-day IPPAS mission to evaluate Pakistan's nuclear security infrastructure.
- The mission commended Pakistan for maintaining a robust regime for physical protection of nuclear materials.
- The team met officials from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority and the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
- The review included visits to nuclear facilities, including the defunct Karachi Nuclear Power Generating Station.
Exam Facts
- The review was conducted by a seven-member IAEA team under the IPPAS program.
- Pakistan's first nuclear power plant began operations in 1971 and was permanently shut down in 2021.
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