After successful completion of the programme, Pakistan is likely to come on a par in space technology as well. Obviously the news of Pakistan’s more vibrant and advanced space programme plan has sent shockwaves through India as the report published in newspapers specifically mentions that this programme is primarily aimed at keeping an eye on the Indian side, besides other purposes. Pakistan is entering a new era of advancement after its most successful, advanced and vibrant nuclear deterrent and missile system programmes. The budget for Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) for the upcoming fiscal year 2018-2019 has been set as Rs4.70 billion, which includes Rs2.55 billion for three new projects. The total cost of PakSat-MM1 is said to be Rs27.57 billion and the cost of the space centres is Rs26.91 billion.

Source: The Express Tribune May 01, 2018 06:00 UTC