Islamabad: Pakistan today successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China. The satellite will provide high-resolution, round-the-clock imaging, significantly strengthening Pakistan's capabilities in urban planning, infrastructure development, disaster management and mitigation, agricultural monitoring, food security, environmental protection, deforestation tracking, climate change analysis, and water resource management.

According to Radio Pakistan, the satellite was launched by Pakistan's national space agency, SUPARCO, in collaboration with the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and MICROSAT China. It represents a cornerstone of an integrated Earth observation system. The satellite is set to support sustainable socio-economic development and improve the quality of life across the country.

With this latest success, Pakistan reaffirms its position among the community of space-faring nations, leveraging innovation to pursue a more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future. Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar commended the dedication of the engineers, scientists, and technical teams from SUPARCO Pakistan and CETC and MICROSAT China for their exemplary cooperation and unwavering commitment to the mission.

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal congratulated the nation on the successful launch of the new remote sensing satellite. In a post on his X handle, he said this marks another proud moment for the nation. He stated that the Pakistan Space Programme has once again soared to new heights.

Ahsan Iqbal mentioned that this achievement showcases the dedication and excellence of SUPARCO and its brilliant team, pushing Pakistan further into the frontiers of space technology. The Minister for Planning stated that this milestone not only strengthens Pakistan's capabilities in space exploration but also takes the Pakistan-China Iron Brotherhood beyond the skies.