Khurram Daud

Pakistani Air Force Pilot

Pakistani Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionPakistani Air Force Pilot
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth07/10/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceHyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Latest News about Khurram Daud

28/09/2026

Khurram Daud is one of two Pakistani pilots training in China for a historic mission to Tiangong, where one of them is expected to become the first Pakistani astronaut in space. The final selection is expected in mid-to-late October 2026, after months of astronaut training in Beijing that includes Mandarin, centrifuge drills, and microgravity preparation.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameKhurram Dawood
Known ForBeing one of the two candidates who could become the first Pakistani astronaut to travel to space

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourLight Blue, Hazel
Hair ColourLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityPakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Career

Pakistan Navy RankActing Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Commander
Selected as Astronaut2026
Training LocationChina
Training Details
  • Mandarin lessons
  • Spacecraft-system training
  • Centrifuge exercise
  • Preparations for living and working in microgravity
Notable Events
  • Involved in the detection of an Indian Navy submarine during the tensions between Pakistan and India in February 2019
  • Awarded Tamgha-i-Basalat by Pakistan President Arif Alvi in August 2019 for performance during the 2019 Indian-Pakistan tension
Current StatusTraining in Beijing for possible mission to China's Tiangong Space Station

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hails from district Hyderabad of Sindh, Pakistan
2. Served in the Pakistan Navy since 2015
3. Held the rank of Commander in 2020
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