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12th April, 2013
China to help in satellite monitoring of crops
The Planning Commission, with Chinese financial assistance, has decided to launch a project of satellite monitoring of crops.
The Planning Commission, with Chinese financial assistance, has decided to launch a project of satellite monitoring of crops.
25th March, 2013
Balochistan: grain outlook
Balochistan, where wheat harvesting is going to start next week, looks set to produce 793,000 tonnes of grains this year, up from 744,000 tonnes last year.
Balochistan, where wheat harvesting is going to start next week, looks set to produce 793,000 tonnes of grains this year, up from 744,000 tonnes last year.
22nd March, 2013
Wheat output estimated at 26.2m tonnes
Suparco has estimated record bumper 26.2 million tonnes of wheat production this season, with the Punjab topping 19.513 million tonnes.
Suparco has estimated record bumper 26.2 million tonnes of wheat production this season, with the Punjab topping 19.513 million tonnes.
29th January, 2013
Salam – The forgotten genius
Dr Abdus Salam was the only Nobel Laureate physicist from Pakistan and was a champion of science in the developing world.
Dr Abdus Salam was the only Nobel Laureate physicist from Pakistan and was a champion of science in the developing world.
2nd October, 2012
World Space Week to be marked from Oct 4 in 10 cities of Pakistan
SUPARCO has extended WSW activities throughout Pakistan with the partnership of key educational institutions of Pakistan.
SUPARCO has extended WSW activities throughout Pakistan with the partnership of key educational institutions of Pakistan.
26th September, 2012
Suparco set to get global navigation satellite system
The global navigation satellite system’s (GNSS) technology has a great potential in field of surveying,mapping, aviation management, minerals exploration and agriculture.
The global navigation satellite system’s (GNSS) technology has a great potential in field of surveying,mapping, aviation management, minerals exploration and agriculture.
21st February, 2012
Suparco finds it hard to deal with local govt
KARACHI, Feb 20: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has been undertaking numerous development projects and joint ventures but its work suffers from co-ordination failures at the local government level, the agency's chairman has told Dawn.
KARACHI, Feb 20: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has been undertaking numerous development projects and joint ventures but its work suffers from co-ordination failures at the local government level, the agency's chairman has told Dawn.
21st November, 2011
Salaam Abdus Salam
Mohammad Abdus Salam (1926-1996) was his full name, which may add to the knowledge of those who wish he was either not Ahmadi or Pakistani.…
Mohammad Abdus Salam (1926-1996) was his full name, which may add to the knowledge of those who wish he was either not Ahmadi or Pakistani.…
30th October, 2011
Pakistan most environmentally engendered country of region
KARACHI: A safe environment is prerequisite for healthy life. Major environmental issues currently confronting Pakistan include water, energy, pollution and waste management, salinity and water…
KARACHI: A safe environment is prerequisite for healthy life. Major environmental issues currently confronting Pakistan include water, energy, pollution and waste management, salinity and water…
4th October, 2011
Suparco Inaugurates World Space Week 2011
KARACHI:The inaugural ceremony of World Space Week (WSW)-2011, organized by Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), was held on Tuesday, 04 Oct 2011…
KARACHI:The inaugural ceremony of World Space Week (WSW)-2011, organized by Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), was held on Tuesday, 04 Oct 2011…
27th September, 2011
A blend of Science and Urdu Literature
KARACHI: The 193rd monthly sitting of Bazm-e-Sciency Adab was held at Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Science Center in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi on Saturday. It happens to be the…
KARACHI: The 193rd monthly sitting of Bazm-e-Sciency Adab was held at Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Science Center in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi on Saturday. It happens to be the…
14th September, 2011
PakSat enters test orbit
BEIJING: A communications satellite launched in China for Pakistan entered its test orbit located at 37.8 degrees east longitude on Sunday, China Great Wall Industry…
BEIJING: A communications satellite launched in China for Pakistan entered its test orbit located at 37.8 degrees east longitude on Sunday, China Great Wall Industry…
14th August, 2011
Democracy guarantor of peace, prosperity: Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said democracy is a guarantor of peace and prosperity and the government will continue building consensus with…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said democracy is a guarantor of peace and prosperity and the government will continue building consensus with…
16th June, 2011
Dr I. H. Usmani
Pakistan’s eminent physicist, Dr I. H Usmani was among the pioneers of nuclear energy and technology in Pakistan. He was an effective administrator, visionary, mentor…
Pakistan’s eminent physicist, Dr I. H Usmani was among the pioneers of nuclear energy and technology in Pakistan. He was an effective administrator, visionary, mentor…
16th June, 2011
Longest total lunar eclipse in 11 years
THE moon, an object of fascination for poets, writers and romantics showed yet another of its facets on Wednesday night. As half the world watched…
THE moon, an object of fascination for poets, writers and romantics showed yet another of its facets on Wednesday night. As half the world watched…
15th June, 2011
Stage set for longest lunar eclipse in 11 years
KARACHI, June 14: For astronomy enthusiasts, tonight’s sky will certainly be a treat as they and million others across the eastern hemisphere will witness the…
KARACHI, June 14: For astronomy enthusiasts, tonight’s sky will certainly be a treat as they and million others across the eastern hemisphere will witness the…
14th February, 2011
Space research institute suffering from neglect
KARACHI, Feb 13: One of the most neglected research facilities at Karachi University is the Institute of Space and Planetary Astrophysics (Ispa), which has been…
KARACHI, Feb 13: One of the most neglected research facilities at Karachi University is the Institute of Space and Planetary Astrophysics (Ispa), which has been…
5th January, 2011
The year 2010: Milestones and achievements
“I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything,…
“I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything,…
30th October, 2010
Pak, China sign loan agreement for Satellite ground control segment
BEIING: Pakistan and China on Friday signed a loan agreement for setting up the Paksat-1R Satellite ground control segment project. The loan agreement was signed…
BEIING: Pakistan and China on Friday signed a loan agreement for setting up the Paksat-1R Satellite ground control segment project. The loan agreement was signed…
13th October, 2010
SUPARCO to launch Paksat 1R satellite next year
KARACHI: Pakistan will launch its telecommunication satellite “PakSat 1R” on August 14, 2011. The satellite will replace the current telecommunication satellite developed by Hughes System.…
KARACHI: Pakistan will launch its telecommunication satellite “PakSat 1R” on August 14, 2011. The satellite will replace the current telecommunication satellite developed by Hughes System.…
