INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Chinese, Pakistani workers brave heat to work Port Qasim Power Plant during RamadanPort Qasim Power Project is
one of the early harvest energy projects under CPEC
The power plant can generate 9 billion kilowatt/hour of electricity annually, effectively relieving the load shedding in Pakistan and
producing tremendous economic and social benefits.The Pakistani workers accounting for 60 percent of the whole staff are the primary
To meet the needs of local operation, PCR employed 100 Pakistani college graduates in 2016 and sent them to China for thermal power
technology training for free
Now these workers have taken up key positions and become the main force for power plant operation and maintenance.Port Qasim coal-fired
power plant has provided 2.5 billion kilowatt/hour of energy till May 26th and effectively improved the load shedding in Pakistan
During Ramadan, Pakistani workers, as the major force for plant operation, worked under the heat together with their Chinese colleagues at
Meanwhile, the Ramadan traditions are given special considerations
The Pakistani workers are separated into four groups and work in three shifts every eight hours
Chinese workers have volunteered lengthening their work time, and working in three groups and in two shifts every twelve hours.Port Qasim
coal-fired power plant offers convenient working and living conditions to local workers at its best
Based on the principle of applying localized management mode and respecting the religious beliefs of local workers, it set up two more
prayer sites in office and dormitory areas with prayer carpets
Dining time has been rescheduled in the mornings and evenings in accordance with Ramadan traditions
and improve their physical health
Free shuttle bus service has been offered for Pakistani workers
In addition, facilities at the Staff Activity Center provide leisure and recreation for local workers in their spare time
Embracing the new era of commercial operation of the power plant, workers from China and Pakistan will jointly fulfill the new mission of
lighting up 4 million families in Pakistan and instilling endless vitality into China Pakistan friendship.
