Pakistan Print edition: 2025-10-20

CM hails space technology milestone

Published October 20, 2025 Updated October 20, 2025 05:50am

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif noted that Pakistan had entered into a new era of space technology as its first hyperspectral satellite HS-1 had successfully reached space with China’s cooperation.

She said, “A major progress in Pakistan’s space programme has been achieved as it has launched its HS-1 satellite from China.” She congratulated Pakistani scientists and technical team on crossing this major space milestone.

She highlighted that this is an important step towards Pakistan’s self-reliance in space technology.

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