Pakistan has ‘robust’ nuclear security regime: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded its first physical protection advisory mission to Pakistan, confirming the country maintains a robust nuclear security regime. The 12-day assessment reviewed legislative frameworks and physical protection measures at the Karachi Nuclear Power Generating Station.
Why it matters
This validation from a global nuclear watchdog provides international assurance regarding the safety and security protocols of Pakistan's nuclear facilities, which is critical for regional stability and global non-proliferation efforts.
Pakistan has established a “robust nuclear security regime” for protecting nuclear material and facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said after completing its first physical protection advisory mission to the country.
A seven-member IAEA team concluded a 12-day International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission on Friday, conducted from September 28 to October 9 at the request of the Pakistani government.
Hosted by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), the mission reviewed the country’s legislative and regulatory framework for nuclear security and assessed physical protection measures at a nuclear facility.
“The IPPAS team noted that Pakistan has established a robust nuclear security regime for physical protection of nuclear material and nuclear facilities, which was observed to be appropriately implemented at the facility visited,” the IAEA said in a statement.
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