The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has selected two Pakistani astronauts, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, as candidates for an upcoming mission to the Tiangong space station. Their selection is a significant achievement for Pakistan's space ambitions and highlights the growing partnership between China and Pakistan in high-technology fields. The astronauts will undergo extensive training in China, which includes technical, physiological, and mission-related preparation. If selected as payload specialists, they could become the first foreign nationals to visit the Tiangong station, marking a historic milestone for Pakistan. This initiative follows a bilateral agreement signed in February 2025 between CMSA and Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, aimed at enhancing collaboration in space sciences. The mission is seen as a potential game-changer in China's approach to international space cooperation, opening doors for more countries to participate in future missions to Tiangong.