ISLAMABAD: At the United Nations, Pakistan has said that it considers safety and security of its nuclear power plants and research reactors as a national responsibility.

Commenting on the Vienna-IAEA’s annual report, Pakistan’s permanent representative at the United Nations Munir Akram said Pakistan has placed all of its nuclear power plants and research reactors under the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) safeguards without exception.

The ambassador said the country has developed a comprehensive nuclear safety and security regime, which is regularly reviewed and updated in the light of the IAEA guidance documents and international best practices. Munir Akram said Pakistan continues to harness nuclear technology for socio-economic progress and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals.