Islamabad: Pakistan is in the final stage of finalizing its first-ever National Space Policy, set to regulate the burgeoning satellite industry within the country, a news source reported on December 7.
The forthcoming National Space Policy encompasses the establishment of a dedicated National Space Agency, a significant stride in Pakistan’s venture into space governance. Satellite service providers intending to offer their services within the country will be mandated to register and obtain a Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) under this policy.
The federal government is poised to approve the policy imminently, as it has garnered consensus from all relevant stakeholders. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in collaboration with the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), formulated the draft policy. This draft was then shared with various ministries for feedback, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach.
Currently, Pakistan lacks a space policy, a void that the National Space Policy (NSP) aims to fill. The absence of such a policy has impeded the country’s progress in economic, commercial, educational, research, and scientific domains. The NSP is anticipated to provide a strategic direction for Pakistan in the realm of space activities.
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