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Pakistan, China collaborate for Chang’e-8 lunar mission

This marks Pakistan’s inaugural venture into lunar exploration

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Islamabad: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced a historic collaboration with China for the upcoming 2028 Chang’e-8 lunar mission.

This marks Pakistan’s inaugural venture into lunar exploration, underscoring the country’s growing ambitions in space research.

A SUPARCO spokesperson revealed that, as part of the mission, Pakistan will contribute a 35-kilogram rover designed to explore the Moon's south pole. The rover, slated for launch in 2028, will play a key role in advancing the mission’s objectives by enhancing lunar surface analysis and contributing to revolutionary research on the Moon.

"The collaboration with China will pave the way for groundbreaking scientific research that will significantly expand our understanding of the lunar surface," the spokesperson stated. "The rover's primary mission will focus on detailed exploration of the Moon’s south pole, an area believed to hold valuable resources, including water ice."

This partnership follows the successful launch of Pakistan's iCube Qamar satellite in May 2024, which was deployed aboard China’s Chang’e-6 mission. iCube Qamar entered lunar orbit on May 8, marking another significant step in Pakistan's space exploration efforts. The CubeSat, a miniature satellite, serves as an important tool for scientific research and technological advancement.

The Chang’e-8 mission, a joint effort between China and SUPARCO, will offer Pakistan its first direct involvement in lunar exploration, enabling Pakistani scientists and engineers to contribute to one of the most ambitious space missions of the decade.

In recent years, China has emerged as a leader in space exploration, particularly in its lunar program. Pakistan's collaboration with China on this high-profile mission is a significant milestone in SUPARCO's long-term strategy to strengthen its capabilities in space research.

The Chang’e-8 mission is expected to provide vital data on the Moon's south pole, which could help determine the feasibility of future human missions and potential lunar resource utilization.

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Security forces kill eight terrorists in North Waziristan IBO

ISPR says operation was conducted on reported presence of terrorists in the area

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Rawalpindi: Security forces have killed eight terrorists and injured six others during an intelligence-based operation in general area of Miranshah, North Waziristan.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that the operation was conducted on reported presence of terrorists in the area.

During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged terrorist's location, as a result of which, eight terrorists were killed while six others got injured.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Earlier, security forces killed four terrorists including a high value target during an operation in general area Balgatar of Kech district.

During an intense exchange of fire, four terrorists including their ring leader Sana aka Baru were killed. He was focal recruitment agent, especially suicide bombers, for so called Majeed Brigade in Kech and was highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies.

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Nawaz Sharif claims country on right direction

PMLN leader says he was disqualified for life time

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London: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that the country was on the verge of prosperity.

Addressing PMLN workers in London, he claimed that the situation was getting improved gradually. “I had been disqualified for the entire life. I had been ousted from the party’s presidency,” he remarked while recalling his ouster.

“Some people had put the country at stake for their own personal benefits,” he said.

He lavished his praise on the PML-N’s workers, saying, “The services rendered by the PML-N workers for the party are commendable. The PML-N workers are united.”

“The country has witnessed prosperity whenever the PML-N came into power,” he said.

“It was me, who had chanted the slogan of the Asian Tiger for the country for the first time.

He said: “Pakistan has missed G20 opportunity due to recent setbacks.”

Nawaz acknowledged the performance of PM Shehbaz-led government, saying, “Shehbaz Sharif is making all-out efforts to steer the country towards prosperity."

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