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Pakistan’s very own Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) is all set to launch its first electro-optical satellite, EO-1, on January 17, 2025 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. This is a historic moment in Pakistan’s space journey, showing the country’s growing expertise in space technology. A Step Towards Self-Reliance in Space…
Micro nuclear reactors delivering 5MW for 100 months are set to revolutionize energy for data centers. Microsoft and Oracle explore nuclear options, with Westinghouse’s eVinci reactor leading the innovation push.
Scientists have raised alarms about a new, highly contagious Covid-19 strain, XEC, which is now spreading across Europe. First detected in Germany in June, the XEC variant has since been identified in 13 other countries, including the UK. It is expected to become the dominant strain as colder weather sets in, following a summer surge…
Pakistan has postponed the signing of the Implementation Agreement (IA) with local crude oil refineries for a further six months, citing disagreements with private refiners as a significant hurdle. The delay, primarily attributed to the country’s largest refinery, Pak-Arab Refinery Company (Parco), has exacerbated the situation. The decision to extend the signing deadline reflects ongoing…
Moody’s, the ratings agency, downgraded China’s credit rating outlook from “stable” to “negative” on Tuesday, citing escalating debt in the world’s second-largest economy. Beijing expressed its disappointment with the decision. According to the U.S. agency’s note, the downgrade is a response to mounting indications that the government and broader public sector will extend financial support…
In a groundbreaking study, Japanese scientists have successfully grown mouse embryos aboard the International Space Station, showcasing potential breakthroughs in human reproduction in space. Utilizing a specialized device, astronauts thawed and cultivated the embryos over a four-day period, marking a significant advancement in extraterrestrial reproductive science. Operating within specific intervals, the astronauts meticulously monitored the…
Amnesty International is calling on the Government of Pakistan to immediately cease the ongoing detentions, deportations, and widespread harassment of Afghan refugees. The human rights organization expressed concern that thousands of Afghan refugees are being used as political pawns, facing potential return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan where they may be at risk amidst a severe crackdown…
As the Earth gets hotter because of climate change, the bird nesting becomes tougher and they hardly find safe places in farmlands to lay eggs and raise chicks. It leads to 46 percent fewer chances to have at least one chick when it gets really hot. A study by researchers looked at a big database with…
This Debt is Three Times Higher Than Pakistan’s Defense Budget And is Increasing. Islamabad Considers Private Management of State-Owned Power Companies for Up to 25 Years Pakistan’s energy sector faces an imposing challenge as its circular debt has ballooned to a staggering figure, nearing US$17.5 billion. This sum is nearly double the combined budget allocations…
Facebook Has Become the Leading Social Networking Platform, Attracting Half of the Nation’s Users, While Others Compete for the Rest Utilizing social networking services (SNS) for marketing is undeniably the most effective way to grow a brand. So, every brand and business should be aware of the existing social media trends and identify the platform…
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov At UN Dismisses Ukraine’s Peace Talks, Warns of Conflict, and Rejects Grain Deal Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in his UN address, criticizes Western nations and specific Ukrainian peace proposals amid the Russia-Ukraine war tensions. He dismissed Ukraine’s 10-point peace plan as “completely not feasible,” and suggested that if Ukraine and…