Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020): A Journal of Strategic Studies, Summer 2020
Articles

Genesis and Contours of Pakistan's Regulatory Regime for Safety of Nuclear Power Plants in Comparison with International Standards

Mr. Muhammad Rizwan
PhD Student at the Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
A Journal of Strategic Studies Summer 2020
Published July 15, 2020
Keywords
  • IAEA Safeguards,
  • Nuclear Power Plants,
  • Nuclear Safety,
  • PNRA,
  • safety standards,
  • Nuclear safety regime,
  • regulatory regime
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How to Cite
Mr. Muhammad Rizwan. (2020). Genesis and Contours of Pakistan’s Regulatory Regime for Safety of Nuclear Power Plants in Comparison with International Standards. CISS Insight Journal, 8(1), P94-117. Retrieved from https://journal.ciss.org.pk/index.php/ciss-insight/article/view/138

Abstract

Pakistan is the second major producer of nuclear energy in South Asian region and planning to further expand its nuclear power program to meet its growing energy needs. It is a signatory to the international Nuclear Safety Convention and is committed to ensure a high level of safety of its nuclear power plants. Pakistan has established legislative and regulatory framework and an independent regulatory body for regulating nuclear safety and radiation protection to ensure, protection of radiation workers, public, and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The regulatory regime evolved according to the needs and expansion in nuclear power program. The purpose of this paper is to examine contours of Pakistan's nuclear safety regime, in comparison with internationally recognized benchmarks as defined under various international Conventions and IAEA Safety Standards.