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China Defeats Pakistan in Asian U18 Volleyball Championship Semi-Final

3Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Sports

China Defeats Pakistan in Asian U18 Volleyball Championship Semi-Final

In a thrilling semi-final at the Asian Under-18 Volleyball Championship in Bahrain, the Pakistan Under-18 team faced a tough defeat against China. This loss means Pakistan will now compete for third place, while China moves on to the final. The match was intense and exciting, with both teams showing great skill and determination. China won the first set, but Pakistan fought back to take the second set. The third set went to China again, but Pakistan made an impressive comeback in the fourth set, overcoming a 16-21 deficit to level the match. The decisive fifth set was won by China, securing their victory. The final scores were 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 23-25, and 15-8 in favor of China. Pakistani players Abu Bakar, Mahtat Ali Shah, Muhammad Anas, and Muhammad Yahya delivered notable perf...

Pakistan Launches Second Communication Satellite MM1 from China Satellite Center

31May

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Pakistan

Pakistan Launches Second Communication Satellite MM1 from China Satellite Center

On Thursday, Pakistan successfully launched its second communication satellite, PakSat MM1, from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This satellite is a joint venture between Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the Chinese Aerospace Industry. Zafar Iqbal, the Acting Chairman of SUPARCO, announced that this is Pakistan's second communication satellite, following the first one launched in 2011. The MM1 satellite was launched into Earth's orbit at 5:15 PM local time. The MM1 satellite has been developed to meet Pakistan's communication needs. Zafar Iqbal highlighted the growing importance of space technology, mentioning that the iCube Qamar satellite was launched earlier this month. He also noted the recent celebration of Takbeer Day and exp...

Pakistan Launched Its First Mission To the Moon Today!

3May

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Pakistan Launched Its First Mission To the Moon Today!

Pakistan launched its very first mission to the moon earlier today! Their tiny satellite, called iCube-Q, hitched a ride with China's Chang'e 6 mission. iCube-Q will orbit the moon and take pictures of the lunar surface. This is a big step for Pakistan's space program! Today, Pakistan achieved a remarkable milestone as it successfully launched its very first mission to the moon! This groundbreaking endeavor, called iCube-Q, soared into space aboard China's Chang'e 6 probe. It's like a tiny space box, packed with cameras to capture amazing images of the moon's surface. The iCube-Q is a result of collaboration between Pakistan's Institute of Space Technology, China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and Pakistan's national space agency, SUPARCO. Together, they've worked hard to m...

Huawei Profits Soar, Taking a Bite Out of Apple’s China Market

3May

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Huawei Profits Soar, Taking a Bite Out of Apple’s China Market

Chinese tech giant Huawei reported a significant financial resurgence, with profits surging over 564% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This strong performance comes as competitor Apple experiences a slump in iPhone sales within the crucial Chinese market. Huawei, a big tech company from China, made a lot of money in the first three months of this year. Their profits went up a whopping 564%! That's a huge increase compared to last year. They earned $2.7 billion during this time. Revenue growth in the first quarter was achieved by "seizing opportunities in digitalization, intelligence, and decarbonization", a Huawei representative said, adding: "The industry and global markets will remain rife with uncertainty for the rest of 2024". "We are confid...

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

23Apr

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Business

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complied with a request from the Chinese government to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from the App Store in China. The Chinese government cited national security concerns as the reason. It's important to note that WhatsApp was already largely inaccessible in China due to the Great Firewall. This move further restricts access to these communication apps. Apple has taken down two popular messaging apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its app store in China. The Chinese government ordered this removal, citing concerns about national security. Along with these, Telegram and Signal, two other foreign messaging apps, were also removed. “The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security co...