Chashma-1 nuclear reactor achieves 427 days of uninterrupted operation
Most outlets highlighted the record 427-day uninterrupted operation of the Chashma-1 nuclear reactor and its perfect WANO Performance Indicator Index score. Pakistan Today additionally noted that the achievement occurred during Cycle 18 and specified the location as the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant near Mianwali.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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8 articles · 8 outlets
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Chashma-1 nuclear reactor achieves 427 days of uninterrupted operation
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Chashma-1 nuclear reactor achieves 427 days of uninterrupted operation
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Chashma-1 sets PAEC record with 427 days of uninterrupted operation
Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 sets a new PAEC record with 427 days of safe, uninterrupted operation during Cycle 18. C-1 also achieved a WANO Performance Indicator Index score of 100 in both first two quarters of 2026, highlighting strong reliability and safety
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What Chashma-1’s 427-day run says about Pakistan’s energy future
The C-1 Nuclear reactor housed at the Chasmana Nuclear Power Plant near Mianwali has set a record as the longest continuously operating Pakistani nuclear reactor. It has also scored a perfect score on the WANO Performance Indicator Index for six months straight.
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Chashma-1 nuclear power plant achieves 427-day uninterrupted operation
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Chashma-1 nuclear power plant achieves 427-day uninterrupted operation
Most outlets highlighted the 427-day uninterrupted operation of Chashma-1 as a new record, noting it was achieved during Cycle 18 and described as the longest continuous operating cycle for a nuclear power plant in Pakistan. While the phrasing varied slightly, the core emphasis on the duration and safety of the operation was consistent across the coverage. A few outlets, such as ProPakistani and Business Recorder, specifically mentioned that the record was set for the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), while others omitted this detail.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 6 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 operates safely for 427 days, setting new record
https://www.dawn.com/news/2032463
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C-1 sets PAEC record with 427 days of continuous operation
ISLAMABAD: The Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 (C-1) has operated safely and without interruption for 427 days during Cycle 18, setting a new record for the longest continuous operating cycle achieved by a nuclear power plant in the history of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). The record was accompanied by strong international performance indicators. C-1 achieved a World Associat...
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C-1 nuclear power plant operates safely for 427 days without interruption
ISLAMABAD - Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 (C-1) has operated safely and without interruption for 427 days during Cycle 18, setting a new record for the longest continuous operating cycle achieved by a nuclear power plant in the history of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC).
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Nuclear power plant Chashma-1 Sets PAEC record with 427-Day uninterrupted operation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 (C-1) has operated safely and without interruption for 427 days during Cycle 18, setting a new record for the longest continuous operating cycle achieved by a nuclear power plant in the history of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). The record was accompanied by strong international performance...
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Chashma-1 sets 427-day record for safe and uninterrupted operation
The Chashma-1 nuclear power plant has achieved a record 427 days of safe and uninterrupted continuous operation, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.
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Nuclear Power Plant Chashma-1 Sets PAEC Record With 427-Day Uninterrupted Operation
Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 (C-1) has operated safely and without interruption for 427 days during Cycle 18, setting a… Read More
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