PM hails launch of Pakistan’s advanced remote sensing satellite as milestone in Pak-China Space coop
Celina Ali
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday congratulated SUPARCO and the entire team of scientists and engineers on the successful launch of Pakistan’s advanced remote sensing satellite, terming it a landmark achievement for the country and a shining example of Pak-China cooperation in the space domain.
In a message posted on his official X account, the Prime Minister wrote: “Heartfelt congratulations to SUPARCO & the entire team on the successful launch of Pakistan’s advanced remote sensing satellite. This achievement showcases the soaring heights of Pakistan-China cooperation, extending beyond borders and into outer space, driven by a shared vision to harness space technology for the betterment of humanity.”
Prime Minister Sharif noted that it would play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and offer wide-ranging applications in agriculture, urban planning, disaster management, mapping of transportation networks, and data acquisition across diverse environments.
“This is not just a technological advancement but a step forward in ensuring sustainable development and improved planning mechanisms across various sectors in Pakistan,” he said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed deep appreciation for China’s continued support in the development of Pakistan’s space programme.
“We are grateful to our Chinese partners for their invaluable support and collaboration in advancing Pakistan’s space program,” he added.
