SUPARCO's setbacks can be attributed, in part, to critical decisions that hampered its development, specifically regarding satellite projects.
One major contributing factor to SUPARCO's challenges was a specific policy decision:
- Delayed PakSAT Project: Gen Zia's decision in 1984 to postpone the PakSAT project due to perceived lack of funding dealt a significant blow to SUPARCO's progress. This delay ultimately resulted in the loss of two crucial orbital slots between 1993 and 1994. Losing these slots limited future satellite deployment options and revenue-generating opportunities.
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Delay of PakSAT Project | Loss of orbital slots, reduced future opportunities |
This delay highlights how governmental funding and policy decisions played a critical role in shaping SUPARCO's trajectory and contributed to the challenges it faced.
