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A large laser-ignited fusion research centre is being built in China’s Mianyang, potentially aiding nuclear weapons design and power generation.
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Google Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in the US, keeping the original name in Mexico.
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The EAST reactor of China sets a new record, sustaining plasma for 1,000 seconds, advancing nuclear fusion energy.
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Senate debates Starlink’s registration in Pakistan as Elon Musk faces backlash over anti-Pakistan remarks on social media.
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U.S President Biden signs AI infrastructure order; India excluded from top AI chips access due to ties with Russia and tech concerns.
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The EO-1 satellite of SUPARCO, launching on January 17, marks a major milestone in Pakistan space technology development.
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Pakistan secures $700 Million Chinese investment for its first data center in Punjab, driving digital innovation and growth.
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Pakistan plans its first women’s software technology park in Azad Kashmir to bridge the gender digital divide and boost IT exports.