PNRA

PNRA is entrusted with the responsibility to control, regulate and supervise all matters related to nuclear safety and radiation protection in Pakistan. It is empowered to develop rules and regulations, and issue guides for nuclear safety and radiation protection; develop and execute policies and programs for the protection of life, health and property against the risk arising from ionizing radiation; regulate the nuclear and radiation safety aspects of nuclear installations and radiation facilities; grant authorization, or issue licenses to nuclear installations and radiation facilities and their operators for the use of nuclear material and radioactive sources; and inspect all such facilities to ensure that regulations concerning safety measures are properly followed. PNRA also issues No Objection Certificates to importers and exporters of radioactive sources and Radiation Free Certificates for exportable food items Apart from onsite operations, transportation and dispose of radioactive materials also fall under its purview.