{"id":21180,"date":"2026-04-23T19:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=21180"},"modified":"2026-04-23T19:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:27:23","slug":"pakistani-astronauts-call-on-pm-sharif-before-departing-for-human-space-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=21180","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani astronauts call on PM Sharif before departing for human space mission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pakistani astronauts Khurram Dawood and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, who are going on a human space mission, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the astronauts for their dedication, calling their mission a significant milestone for Pakistan and a matter of national pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He expressed confidence that they will write a new chapter in Pakistan\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He highlighted that China-assisted mission will add new dimensions to the bilateral relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The astronauts described the opportunity to conduct research in space for Pakistan as a unique honour and source of pride and vowed to work diligently to meet the nation\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arynews.tv\/pakistan-successfully-launches-2nd-indigenous-eo-2-satellite\"><strong>Pakistan successfully launches 2nd indigenous EO-2 Satellite<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Feb 12, 2026, Pakistan marked a major achievement in its national space programme with the successful launch of its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from China\u2019s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the EO-2 satellite is designed to significantly enhance the country\u2019s earth observation and high-resolution imaging capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The officials of SUPARCO said the satellite will provide critical data to support national development planning, natural resource management, environmental monitoring, and urban expansion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani astronauts Khurram Dawood and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, who are going on a human space mission, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the astronauts for their dedication, calling their mission a significant milestone for Pakistan and a matter of national pride. 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