Pakistan, July 31 -- Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has congratulated the nation on the successful launch of Pakistan's latest remote sensing satellite. Speaking after the launch, he praised the entire SUPARCO team, including engineers and scientists, and thanked China for its strong technical support in the mission.

Iqbal confirmed that the satellite had successfully reached its orbit and marked another step forward in Pakistan's journey into space technology. "We are committed to restoring Pakistan's leadership in space science," he said, adding that a Pakistani astronaut would be sent into space next year with China's assistance.

Looking ahead, the minister shared an ambitious goal: "By 2035, we will successfully complete our ...