Pakistani experts raise question about nuclear power project

They said everyone knew the reactors were being purchased from China, and will built by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).

“What people may not know is that the reactors will be based on a design known as the ACP-1000 that is still under development by this Chinese nuclear power company,” they said.  

“In effect, Pakistanis are buying reactors for the Karachi site that so far exist only on paper and in computer programmes - there is no operating reactor in China based on this design.”

It was reported in April that CNNC had completed a “preliminary safety analysis report” and was “working on construction design” of the ACP-1000.

This means there is not even a complete design so far.