Int'l Day of Human Space Flight to be marked on April 12.

ISLAMABAD -- International Day of Human Space Flight will be marked on April 12 across the globe including Pakistan which remembers the first human space flight on April 12,1961.

The International Day of Human Space Flight celebrates the start of the space era for humankind, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in today's world. The day also aims at promoting aspirations to explore and maintain outer space for peaceful purposes.

Activities to observe the day including photo exhibitions, conferences showcasing technology used for outer space and the release of commemorative...