Pakistan will launch its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on October 19, announced SUPARCO. This mission marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s space program and will advance applications in agriculture, disaster management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. HS-1’s high-resolution sensors will provide precise data to improve multiple sectors across the […]
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Pakistan to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse tomorrow night
Pakistan will witness a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). The eclipse will occur when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses, this event is safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, […]
Pakistan’s advanced remote sensing satellite successfully deployed
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) confirmed the successful deployment of its advanced remote sensing satellite. The satellite was launched from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center on July 31, 2025. SUPARCO announced that stable communication with ground stations is established, and the satellite is now transmitting high-resolution images. This satellite’s high-quality imaging will […]
Pakistan aims for the moon by 2035, says Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has congratulated the nation on the successful launch of Pakistan’s latest remote sensing satellite. Speaking after the launch, he praised the entire SUPARCO team, including engineers and scientists, and thanked China for its strong technical support in the mission. Iqbal confirmed that the satellite had successfully reached its orbit and […]
New satellite boosts Pakistan’s disaster response
In a major technological breakthrough, Pakistan launched its latest Remote Sensing Satellite from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Thursday. The launch signals Pakistan’s growing capabilities in space technology and strengthens its Earth observation systems. The satellite was developed in partnership with SUPARCO, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), and MICROSAT China. Officials hailed it […]
Zul-hijjah moon born this morning, crescent moon sightings unlikely today in Pakistan
The new moon of Zul-Hijjah was born today at 8:02 AM, according to SUPARCO. However, experts say that the moon’s age will be too young for people to see it after sunset. At sunset, the moon will be only 11 hours and 34 minutes old, which is not enough for sighting. Also, the time between […]
Eid ul Adha to be celebrated across Pakistan on june 7
ISLAMABAD – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee officially announced that Eid ul Azha will be celebrated across Pakistan on Friday, June 7, 2025, as the Zilhajj moon was sighted on Tuesday evening. The announcement came after the committee held its meeting in Karachi under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. Representatives from the Pakistan Meteorological […]
Starlink set for december launch in Pakistan, IT minister Shaza Fatima announces
Minister of State for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, reassured that Starlink’s launch in Pakistan is on schedule for December 2025, despite earlier concerns about licensing delays. Speaking to reporters, she emphasized that the process is ongoing smoothly, with a consultant appointed by the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (SUPARCO) to draft a regulatory framework […]
Pakistan joins China’s space program with historic astronaut training deal
Pakistan is set to send two astronauts for training in China as part of a historic agreement between the two countries. Shafaat Ali, Director of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), confirmed the development on Friday. This makes Pakistan the first foreign country to join China’s space station training program. The candidates will […]
No interruptions this eid: SSGC guarantees steady gas supply for festivities
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has made a crucial promise to ensure uninterrupted and reliable gas supply during the upcoming Eidul Fitr 2025 celebrations. The company has assured its customers that they will experience smooth gas services throughout the festive period. Gas supply will remain stable, starting from Chaand Raat and continuing through the third […]