Pakistan's first indigenously developed communication satellite, PakSat-MM1, was launched into orbit in March 2024 from China. This satellite is expected to significantly enhance Pakistan's communication infrastructure, including internet services and broadcasting capabilities. It marks a major milestone in Pakistan's space program.
In January 2024, BRICS officially expanded its membership to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This expansion marks a significant development in the group's global influence and economic reach.
Pakistan conducted its 7th Population and Housing Census in 2023, marking the first time a digital methodology was employed for this large-scale exercise. This shift aimed to enhance accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in data collection and processing. The results of this census are crucial for future policy-making and resource allocation.
China successfully landed its Chang'e 4 probe on the far side of the Moon in January 2019, making it the first country to achieve this feat. The mission aimed to explore the geology and mineral composition of this unexplored lunar region, providing valuable scientific data.