Staff Reporter Islamabad
Pakistan is having the honor of co-chairing an important ongoing conference organized by International Atomic Energy Commission (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.
Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Muhammad Naeem, (HI, SI) who is representing Pakistan in the conference, in his opening address to the conference said, “We have 50 years of experience in following integrated radioactive waste management system. Pakistan equally focuses on pre-disposal and disposal management of radioactive waste.
Pakistan is making progress towards the permanent solution for disposal of radioactive wastes. With support of the IAEA, Pakistan has enhanced its capacity in radioactive waste management.”
Muhammad Naeem further said, “We will showcase research and development across the broad spectrum of technological challenges, from lab trials and bespoke development to novel use of off-the-shelf items and their adaptive developments”.
The honor of co-chairing this conference on crucial subject like waste management is a proof of Pakistan’s firm commitment of strictly adhering to all nuclear safety protocols throughout nuclear fuel cycle and Pakistan has proudly earned an unblemished record of running nuclear facilities for peaceful purposes, taking proper care of the waste management issues, Muhammad Naeem said.
