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Pakistan Space Centre Project gets Rs995m budgetary support
November 06, 2026
By Abdul Ghani
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has received Rs995 million in budgetary support for fiscal year 2026-27 to establish the Pakistan Space Centre.
According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the project has an approved cost of Rs37.72 billion. The Rs995 million comprises Rs145 million under the rupee cover component and Rs850 million under the local component.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the China-funded project on November 14, 2018.
The project has achieved 21 percent physical progress. The estimated expenditure up to June 30, 2026, is approximately Rs6.13 billion, while projected expenditure carried forward to July 1, 2026, stands at around Rs31.59 billion.
The space centre is expected to support the development of technical expertise and infrastructure for space-related research and applications. Such capabilities can contribute to the country's long-term scientific and technological objectives.
The project is a significant development initiative, and its progress will depend on continued financing and implementation during the coming fiscal years.
Credit: INP-WealthPk
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