The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will launch a cutting-edge Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) on July 31, 2025, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC). This landmark mission aims to strengthen Pakistan’s space program, enhancing Earth observation capabilities for critical national applications, according to a statement by SUPARCO. Equipped with advanced imaging...
Pakistan achieved a groundbreaking milestone at the 2025 International Science Olympiads, securing its first-ever gold medal and a bronze medal in two globally renowned competitions. Abdul Raffay Paracha from Siddique Public School clinched the gold at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in the Philippines, held from July 20 to 27, marking a historic first...
Brain-eating amoeba has claimed another life in Karachi. This incident brings the total number of fatalities from this infection in Sindh to three this year. The latest victim, a resident of North Karachi, was only 17 years of age. Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater environments and can cause a rare but deadly...
A shocking discovery was made in the shared marine territory between Pakistan and Iran, where a blue whale’s carcass, about 35 feet long, was found drifting on the Gwater Bay. The initial discovery was made by a local fisherman, Ahmad Baloch, who spotted the dead whale off Kuntani, a region located in Balochistan. Estimates say...
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially issued a new syllabus for the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). The modifications aim to encourage critical thinking and simplify the exam structure, along with reducing the totalnumber of questions. The core subjects—English, physics, chemistry, biology, and logical reasoning—remain the same, but the...