/ Jul 15, 2026
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Google mosquito project releasing lab-bred mosquitoes to reduce disease-carrying insect populations

Google Plans to Release 32 Million Lab-Bred Mosquitoes in Bold Fight Against Deadly Diseases

CALIFORNIA: The tech company Google has recently announced its grand plan to release 32 million mosquitoes that have been bred in laboratories within two years with the intention of launching an unconventional approach towards fighting mosquito diseases and decreasing mosquito population. This venture forms part of the scientific research program at Google called “Debug” that ... Read more
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Pentagon announces $9.69 billion Pentagon Microsoft deal consolidating enterprise software licenses across US military services and intelligence community

Microsoft Locks In $9.7 Billion Pentagon Deal Giving It Enterprise Grip Across US Armed Forces

Pentagon made an announcement of a groundbreaking five-year, $9.69 billion deal with Microsoft on Wednesday the biggest enterprise software consolidation in the history of American military – which brings various licenses of software from all branches of armed forces, intelligence agencies, and US Coast Guard into one common agreement. Pentagon’s agreement with Microsoft, called the ... Read more
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BYD solid state battery patent CN121983643A filed with China National Intellectual Property Administration for composite solid electrolyte membrane

BYD Files Solid State Battery Patent for Composite Electrolyte Membrane

BYD has patented a new composite solid electrolyte membrane, which is an integral part of its “BYD solid state battery development programme”, thereby contributing another piece of technical information to a rapidly emerging trend of sulfide solid-state batteries in China’s battery market. The Chinese patent, with file No. CN121983643A, includes a composite solid electrolyte membrane ... Read more
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IT Minister Shaza Fatima announces Pakistan Cloud First Policy cloud service provider registration to secure national data on local servers

IT Ministry Starts Cloud Provider Registration to Protect National Data From Hackers

ISLAMABAD: In a major move towards digital sovereignty, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan has decided to start the registration process of cloud service providers on Monday under the Pakistan Cloud First Policy, which is aimed at ensuring that the vital data of the state resides only in cloud servers within Pakistan. Pakistan ... Read more
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Pakistan mobile phone manufacturing drops in April 2026 according to PTA mobile phone production data

Pakistan Mobile Phone Production Drops 35% in April

Local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly plants in Pakistan recorded a sharp 35% month-on-month (MoM) decline during April 2026, breaking recent production momentum due to changes in both macroeconomic factors and supply conditions. KARACHI: According to the most recent officially released statistics, as reported by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), there were 1.81 million mobile ... Read more
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Gilgit-Baltistan 5G launch moves closer after federal approval for telecom pilot trials

Gilgit-Baltistan Set for 5G Revolution After Historic Federal Policy Approval

GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan 5G launch has moved a major step closer after the federal government approved policy directives allowing telecom operators to begin pilot testing in the region, marking a significant breakthrough in digital connectivity and technological advancement. The policy guidelines, issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 60(2)(a) along with the Entry No.1 of ... Read more
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Pakistan IT exports $3.8 billion FY2025-26 April 2026 $423 million 33 percent year on year growth software freelancing BPO digital services

Pakistan IT Exports Reach $3.8 Billion in FY2026 With April Posting Second-Highest Monthly Record

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani IT exports totalled $3.8 billion within the initial ten months of the 2025-26 financial year, registering an increase of 21% over the same period in the previous financial year as the technology sector in Pakistan continues to hold its place among Pakistan’s most consistent earners of foreign exchange from its exports portfolio. According ... Read more
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