Pakistan economy · April 2026

Pakistan has selected two astronauts to train for China's space missions, marking the country's first foray into human spaceflight. The astronauts were chosen from a pool of candidates and will undergo training in China. The announcement was made by Pakistani officials, highlighting a new phase in space cooperation between the two countries. Pakistan has repaid the final installment of a $3.45 billion deposit to the United Arab Emirates, the central bank confirmed. Pakistan has secured three bids for spot LNG cargoes as part of its energy procurement efforts.