Pakistan is set to send two astronauts for training in China as part of a historic agreement between the two countries.

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Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Director Shafaat Ali on Friday revealed that Pakistan will send two merit-based astronauts for training in China, marking a ...

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