ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet today to determine the beginning of Muharram ul Haram 1448 AH, with members reviewing moon sighting reports received from across the country before making an official announcement. The meeting will take place after sunset, where religious scholars and committee members will assess testimonies regarding the sighting […]
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Suparco forecasts Eidul Azha on May 27
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has forecast that Eidul Azha is likely to be observed in the country on May 27, based on astronomical calculations for the Zilhajj moon. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Suparco said the new moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH is expected to be born on May 17 […]
Sindh announces Eid holidays on March 20-21
Karachi — The Sindh government has announced public holidays for Eid ul Fitr on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, 2026, according to an official notification issued by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah. Read More: Eid likely on March 21 as Ramadan completes 30 days As per the notification, all provincial government offices across Sindh will remain […]
March 20-21 declared public holidays for Eid ul Fitr
ISLAMABAD — The federal government has declared Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, as public holidays across Pakistan on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday. The announcement applies to offices observing both five- and six-day working weeks. Read More: Govt announces schedule for public […]
Pakistan shortlists astronaut candidates for Chinese Space Station mission
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its Human Spaceflight Programme, with two astronaut candidates successfully completing the secondary phase of selection, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Saturday. Following an initial screening in Pakistan, the candidates underwent comprehensive medical, psychological, and aptitude evaluations at the Astronauts Centre of China (ACC), in line […]
Last supermoon of 2025 to dazzle skies over Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The final supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, is set to illuminate skies across Pakistan tonight and tomorrow night, according to Radio Pakistan. Suparco, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, confirmed that this event marks the third consecutive supermoon of the year. Read More: Supermoon: Dec’s cold moon to shine […]
Pakistan becomes global hub for ICAST-2025
Pakistan will host the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST-2025) in Islamabad from November 18 to 20. The event will gather participants from more than 25 countries and over 70 international delegates. It aims to promote global cooperation and highlight the role of space technology in sustainable development. Pakistan’s space agency […]
Pakistan to witness stunning beaver supermoon this evening
Stargazers across Pakistan will witness a rare celestial event this evening. The Beaver Supermoon — the year’s closest and brightest full moon — will shine in the night sky today, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). Suparco stated that a supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with its closest approach […]
Suparco launches country’s first ‘hyperspectral satellite’
Pakistan on Sunday launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from a Chinese launch centre, the country’s space agency said, describing it as “a breakthrough achievement”. Hyperspectral imaging is a type of advanced camera technology used in satellites to study the Earth and space, according to a study published in the Journal of Computational Intelligence and […]
Pakistan Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China
Pakistan has taken a major step forward in space technology by successfully launching its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. A team of Pakistani scientists and engineers supervised the mission, which is being hailed as a landmark achievement under Pakistan’s National Space Policy and Vision 2047. According to SUPARCO (Space and […]