Ahsan Iqbal says first Pakistani astronaut flies Nov 25
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the flight will leave a Chinese space centre, set a lunar landing goal for 2035, and announced a space museum at the University of Narowal.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan's first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China on November 25.
He spoke at the closing ceremony of World Space Week 2026 in Narowal on Sunday.
Pakistan aims to achieve a lunar landing by 2035, the minister said.
He also announced plans for Pakistan's first Space Museum at the University of Narowal to promote scientific awareness.