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Pakistan's 1,200 MW Chashma-5 Power Project Reaches Major Construction Milestone in Mianwali
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
2 min read
The 1,200 MW Chashma-5 nuclear power project in Mianwali reached a construction milestone on November 10, 2026, with the placement of its reactor building dome, according to a report published on November 11. The milestone marks the move from major civil works to internal construction and equipment installation. Electricity generation is expected to begin in September 2030. That is the expected date and not a guaranteed one. The plant is not yet built.
What Was Reported
The dome placement is a stage in the construction of the reactor building. After it, the work shifts to internal construction and the installation of equipment. The report as we have it does not give the project's cost, its financing, its contractor or its reactor type, so we do not state them. Information on the country's nuclear programme is published by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
What Is Not Known
The report does not say whether the project is on schedule against its original dates, how much work remains or what safety approvals are still needed. Nuclear safety oversight is handled by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority. We make no prediction about when the plant will reach full output.
Why This Matters for Property
The project could support long-term electricity infrastructure and construction-related economic activity in Mianwali. It does not represent an immediate reduction in electricity tariffs or property-development costs, and the report does not claim one. No effect on land or property values in the area has been established.
What This Means for Residents, Contractors and Investors
Residents and businesses in Mianwali can expect construction activity to continue for several years. Contractors and suppliers should look for official procurement notices and not rely on informal claims. The signals to watch are further construction milestones, regulatory approvals and any update to the 2030 generation date.