Thar Block-1 project holds three-day free medical camp for local communities
The Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project, developed and operated by Shanghai Electric, has concluded a three-day free medical camp for underserved communities in villages near Islamkot, providing healthcare services to hundreds of local residents.
The camp focused on maternal and child healthcare, with medical teams offering health screenings, antenatal counselling, nutritional assessments, family planning guidance and preventive health advice.
Paediatric specialists also examined children to assess their physical growth, nutritional status, immunisation coverage and developmental milestones.
A spokesperson for the project said the initiative reflected Shanghai Electric’s commitment to improving the well-being of communities living near its operations.
“Our vision at the Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project extends beyond power generation and national energy security. True progress is measured by the positive impact we make on local communities,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added that the three-day camp was part of the project’s efforts to promote long-term health and improve the quality of life for women and children in Thar.
Energy project and community development
The Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy cooperation framework. Developed and operated by Shanghai Electric, it integrates an open-pit lignite mine with an annual production capacity of 7.8 million tonnes and a coal-fired power plant comprising two 660-megawatt units.
The project uses supercritical power generation technology and has a combined generation capacity of 1,320MW.
According to the company, its electricity supplies power to more than four million households across Pakistan.
Shanghai Electric said it remained committed to combining industrial development with community welfare through initiatives aimed at improving healthcare and social conditions in areas surrounding its operations.
The company operates in power generation equipment, industrial machinery and energy solutions, and says it continues to support infrastructure development alongside community engagement.