Islamabad: Pakistan has announced the closure of its borders with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran to ensure security during the upcoming general elections slated for February 8, as per DawnThe decision, disclosed by Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Wednesday, aims to maintain stability during the polling process.The FO spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, stated, "To ensure

California: Rescue teams are actively searching for a military helicopter with five Marines onboard after it was "reported overdue" en route from a base near Las Vegas to one in San Diego, CNN reported, citing a US Marine Corps spokesperson."The Marines were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Feb. 6, 2024, when the aircraft

India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will send a humanoid robot astronaut into this space this year, then send it back alongside actual humans in 2025 on its long-awaited Gaganyaan orbital missionAccording to the space agency, the robot-crewed Vyommitra Mission is scheduled for the third quarter of this year.Vyommitra, the humanoid robot astronaut, is all set to make history as it prepares

The space economy, currently pegged to be worth USD 450 billion is expected to see rapid growth in coming years with more private players entering the field in addition to traditional space agencies run by governmentsIndustry bodies from India and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday (February 7) aimed at furthering co-operation between space sectors of both the

The upcoming elections could bring about significant changes in Pakistan’s foreign policy. Sputnik discussed possible scenarios with political analysts, noting that the actual impact will only become clear after the electionsThe main contenders for the post of prime minister are Nawaz Sharif, representing the centre-right Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN), and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari,