Thar Block-1 Project Concludes Three-Day Free Medical Camp Near Islamkot

The Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project, developed and operated by Shanghai Electric, has concluded a three-day free medical camp for underserved communities near Islamkot in Tharparkar.

The initiative provided maternal and child healthcare services to hundreds of local residents. It aimed to address healthcare gaps and improve access to essential medical support in vulnerable communities.

Medical Camp Provides Maternal and Child Healthcare

Specialised medical teams offered a range of services during the three-day programme. These included maternal health screenings, antenatal counselling and nutrition assessments.

Doctors also provided family planning guidance and preventive health education.

Meanwhile, paediatric specialists examined children’s physical growth, nutritional status and immunisation coverage. They also assessed key developmental milestones.

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The medical camp focused on improving health awareness and supporting the well-being of women and children in local communities.

Shanghai Electric Highlights Community Welfare

A spokesperson for the Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project said the initiative reflected the company’s commitment to community welfare alongside energy development.

“Our vision at the Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project extends far beyond large-scale power generation and national energy security. True progress is measured by the tangible positive impact we leave in the daily lives of local communities.

“Having successfully concluded this three-day health camp, Shanghai Electric has taken another meaningful step toward ensuring long-term health, dignity and future prosperity for the women and children of Thar, setting a strong benchmark for corporate citizenship,” the spokesperson said.

Energy Project Combines Power Generation with Community Initiatives

The Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project operates under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy cooperation framework.

The project combines an open-pit lignite mine with an annual production capacity of 7.8 million tonnes. It also includes two high-parameter coal-fired power generation units, each with a capacity of 660 megawatts.

According to the project, its power plant supplies electricity to more than four million households. It also supports Pakistan’s energy security and aims to reduce reliance on imported fuels.

Shanghai Electric says it continues to combine industrial development with community engagement. Its initiatives include efforts to improve local health and social welfare.

About Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project

The Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project is a major energy infrastructure venture under CPEC. Shanghai Electric developed and operates the project.

It integrates an open-pit coal mine with an annual production capacity of 7.8 million tonnes and a 1,320-megawatt coal-fired power plant.

The plant uses supercritical power generation technology. The project aims to provide reliable electricity while supporting Pakistan’s energy independence.