Experts call for civil nuclear technology to overcome power crises.

KARACHI -- Former Chairman of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Dr. Ansar Pervez said that Pakistan can resolve most of its problems through civil nuclear technology. He said that currently we are facing an energy crisis and about 3500 MW affordable, long-lasting and environment-friendly electricity is being obtained through six nuclear power plants. He said this while addressing a seminar titled 'How important is traditional and non-traditional security for Pakistan' by Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh and International Relations department of University of Karachi at HEJ Auditorium of the varsity.

'Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission is also providing services in the field of agriculture, industry, health, natural environment and education,' Dr. Ansar Pervez added. University of Karachi Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi said that in the game of interests of international powers in the region Pakistan is being affected. He said that India and China are also trading despite conflicts, urging that the Pakistan has to pay attention to all sectors. Director of Balochistan Think Tank Network, Brigadier (Rtd) Agha Ahmed Gul said that since the division of the subcontinent, Pakistan has been facing issues like Kashmir occupations, water distribution and other problems. 'Modi's Hindutva policy has also become a major threat to the peace of the region,' he added. He said that conventional and non-conventional protection has become very important for Pakistan. Former Ambassador Qazi M. Khalilullah said that after a long war in Afghanistan, peace was established through a bilateral agreement in which Pakistan played a key role. He viewed that the resolution of the conflict is necessary, adding that relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran have finally started to recover...