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SUPARCO completes second phase of astronaut selection for China space mission

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has achieved another milestone in Pakistan’s Human Spaceflight Programme with the successful completion of the secondary phase of astronaut candidates’ selection. According to ISPR, after an initial screening process in Pakistan, two candidates have been shortlisted following detailed medical, psychological and […]

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Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar assumes charge as HEC Chairman

ISLAMABAD: Renowned scholar and distinguished academic leader Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (Sitara-i-Imtiaz) assumed the office of Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan on Friday. Upon his arrival at the HEC Secretariat in Islamabad, he was received by Executive Director HEC Prof Dr Zia Ul Haq along with […]

Uzbekistan
Pakistan

Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign 28 MoUs to deepen bilateral cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed 28 accords and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to expand bilateral cooperation, marking a significant push to strengthen collaboration in trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. The agreements were inked during Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Pakistan, reflecting a shared commitment to elevate relations […]