During a recent meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, the two Pakistani astronauts chosen for China's human spaceflight program. He expressed pride in their selection, emphasizing the mission as a significant milestone for Pakistan that aims to enhance the country's role in space research and strengthen ties with China. The astronauts will undergo training in China, with one serving as a payload specialist on a Shenzhou mission, conducting vital scientific experiments in microgravity.
SCIENCEPublished 22 Apr 2026 • Published 1 day ago • Updated 16h ago
Pakistan Astronauts Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Selected for China's Space Program
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated astronauts Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, selected for China's space program, expressing hope for a new era of space research in Pakistan. The mission will enhance ties with China and is set to launch by the end of 2026.
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