Karachi: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated the Pakistani scientists on the successful launch of the remote sensing satellite. In a statement on Thursday, the President said Pakistan is proud of the capabilities of its scientists. He said this advanced satellite will assist in monitoring natural disasters, timely warnings, agriculture, urban planning, infrastructure development, and environmental observation. The President said this milestone is a shining symbol of Pakistan's growing space capabilities. He also thanked China for its cooperation in the successful launch of the satellite.

According to Radio Pakistan, in a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this achievement showcases the soaring heights of Pakistan-China cooperation, extending beyond borders and into outer space, driven by a shared vision to harness space technology for the betterment of humanity. The Prime Minister said the satellite will have wide ranging benefits for CPEC as well as applications for use in agriculture, urban planning, disaster management, mapping of transportation networks and data acquisition in different environments. He said we are grateful to our Chinese partners for their invaluable support and collaboration in advancing Pakistan's space program.