Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the need to start a journey in the field of space technology with a renewed pledge.

Addressing a ceremony here in Islamabad on Friday, he said space technology will have key importance in every sector, including agriculture, transport, industry, education, health, and disaster management.

The Planning Minister said efforts will be made to complete the country’s space center at a cost of 50 billion rupees by 2027.