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Oct 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Pakistan’s first astronaut set for Nov. 25 space mission
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Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan’s first astronaut will undertake a space mission from a Chinese space centre on Nov. 25. He made the announcement at a World Space Week closing ceremony in Narowal. Iqbal also said Pakistan aims to achieve a lunar landing by 2035.
WHO: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal
WHAT: Iqbal announced that Pakistan’s first astronaut will undertake a space mission from a Chinese space centre on Nov. 25.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The reason for the planned space mission was not stated.
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