--- title: "Pakistan to send first astronaut into space from China on November 25" description: "Most outlets led with the announcement that Pakistan’s first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China on November 25, as stated by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. Several also noted the collaboration with China and the broader context of Pakistan’s space ambitions, such as a target moon landing by 2035, while a few mentioned additional initiatives like the establishment of a Space Museum at the University of Narowal. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the significance of the mission and supplementary details." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15040-pakistan-s-first-astronaut-to-embark-on-space-mission-next site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to send first astronaut into space from China on November 25 pakistan · updated 19 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM PKT · 18–19 Oct 2026 · 17 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 14 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the announcement that Pakistan’s first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China on November 25, as stated by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. Several also mentioned the collaboration with China and the broader context of Pakistan’s space ambitions, such as a moon landing by 2035, as noted in BOL News. A few, including Express Tribune and Daily Pakistan, added that the government plans to establish a Space Museum at the University of Narowal to promote scientific awareness. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Oct 2026 — First Pakistani astronaut to undertake space mission from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [First Pakistani astronaut to undertake space mission from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Oct-2026/first-pakistani-astronaut-undertake-space-mission-china-nov-25-ahsan-iqbal) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM PKT > Narowal - Pakistan’s first astronaut will undertake a space mission from a Chinese space centre on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday. ### 18 Oct 2026 — Pakistan to send first astronaut into space from China on November 25 (13 outlets) > Most outlets led with the announcement that Pakistan’s first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China on November 25, as stated by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. Several also noted the collaboration with China and the broader context of Pakistan’s space ambitions, such as a target moon landing by 2035, while a few mentioned additional initiatives like the establishment of a Space Museum at the University of Narowal. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the significance of the mission and supplementary details. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan’s first astronaut to embark on space mission on Nov 25](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569243/pakistans-first-astronaut-to-embark-on-space-mission-on-nov-25/) · 19 Oct 2026, 3:33 AM PKT > Pakistan’s first astronaut will undertake a space mission from a Chinese space centre on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday. The minister made the announcement while addressing the concluding ceremony of World Space Week in Narowal, held in collaboration with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), the planning ministry […] - **Business Recorder** — [First astronaut to embark on space mission on Nov 25: Ahsan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444873/first-astronaut-to-embark-on-space-mission-on-nov-25-ahsan) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:59 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan’s first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China’s space centre on November 25, while the country aims to achieve a lunar landing by 2035. He said cooperation with China would help Pakistan reach new heights in space exploration. Under the vision of Federal Minister for Plann... - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan’s first astronaut set for Chinese space mission on Nov 25: Iqbal](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/19/pakistans-first-astronaut-set-for-chinese-space-mission-on-nov-25-iqbal) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:17 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut on a Chinese space mission on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says. Pilots Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud are undergoing training in Beijing, while the country targets a lunar landing by 2035 through cooperation with China. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [First Pakistani astronaut to embark on space mission from China on Nov. 25— minister](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/first-pakistani-astronaut-to-embark-on-space-mission-from-china-on-nov-25-minister-3004545) · 18 Oct 2026, 8:27 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan’s first astronaut to fly into space on November 25](https://arynews.tv/pakistans-first-astronaut-to-fly-into-space-on-november-25) · 18 Oct 2026, 6:21 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Addressing an event, Ahsan Iqbal said China was providing full support to Pakistan in its space programme. He said the Pakistani... - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan’s First Astronaut Will Fly to Space on November 25](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/18/pakistans-first-astronaut-will-fly-to-space-on-november-25/) · 18 Oct 2026, 6:18 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s first astronaut will travel to space on November 25, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has announced. The mission, carried out… Read More - **BOL News** — [Pakistan kicks off its space journey by sending first astronaut on November 25](https://www.bolnews.com/technology/pakistan-kicks-off-its-space-journey-by-sending-first-astronaut-on-november-25) · 18 Oct 2026, 5:47 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan plans to send its first astronaut into space with China’s support on Nov. 25 as the country targets a moon landing by 2035. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan plans first astronaut mission on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/18-Oct-2026/pakistan-plans-first-astronaut-mission-on-nov-25-ahsan-iqbal) · 18 Oct 2026, 5:29 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – World Space Week 2026 was celebrated for the first time in Narowal with the support of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), under the vision of Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, to promote awareness of space science, scientific research and modern technology among young people. Addressing the closing ceremony in […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan’s First Astronaut Set for China Space Mission on Nov 25](https://pakobserver.net/pakistans-first-astronaut-set-for-china-space-mission-on-nov-25/) · 18 Oct 2026, 3:38 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on… - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan’s first astronaut to embark on space mission next month: Minister](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Oct-2026/pakistan-s-first-astronaut-embark-space-mission-next-month-minister) · 18 Oct 2026, 3:01 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan's first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China's space centre on 25th of next month, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan’s first astronaut set for China space m...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistans-first-astronaut-set-for-china-space-mission-on-november-25-646755/) · 18 Oct 2026, 2:43 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s first astronaut is scheduled to undertake a space mission from China on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on - **Dawn** — [First Pakistani astronaut to undertake space mission from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038022/first-pakistani-astronaut-to-undertake-space-mission-from-china-on-nov-25-ahsan-iqbal) · 18 Oct 2026, 2:32 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s first astronaut will undertake a space mission from a Chinese space centre on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday. The minister made the announcement while addressing the concluding ceremony of World Space Week in Narowal, held in collaboration with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), the planning ministry said in a statement. ... - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan to launch first astronaut into space from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635525/pakistan-to-launch-first-astronaut-into-space-from-china-on-nov-25-ahsan-iqbal) · 18 Oct 2026, 9:22 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Announces plans to establish Pakistan’s first Space Museum at University of Narowal to promote scientific awareness ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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