A sharp response has emerged on the social media platform X to a post by former federal minister Shireen Mazari. It strongly criticises her sarcastic style of expression while highlighting the importance and utility of the Chashma-5 nuclear power plant.
The statement argues that resorting to sarcastic remarks instead of confronting facts reflects an unserious attitude. It questions Mazari’s personal and professional performance and says that mockery in response to a detailed analysis cannot substitute for a quality debate.
Significance of the Chashma-5 Project
Explaining the project, the statement says Chashma-5 is a fully safe civilian nuclear power plant. It describes the installation of its dome ahead of schedule as merely a construction milestone, intended to add stable, low-carbon energy to the national grid.
The statement adds that the project has no connection to debates on arms control. According to the statement, clean and reliable electricity is a basic need of every citizen. It says the timely performance of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and China’s continued cooperation deserve appreciation.
Criticism of State Policies
The response further says that merely criticising state policies does not change ground realities, nor does it end accountability for individual actions. It concludes by reiterating that national development projects do not depend on anyone’s personal approval, and that superficial remarks cannot replace national interest or solid arguments.
