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The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has confirmed the successful deployment and operational readiness of the country's latest Remote Sensing Satellite, launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China on 31 July. This satellite has established stable contact with ground stations and begun capturing and
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The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced the successful deployment and operational readiness of Pakistan's advanced remote sensing satellite, marking a significant milestone in the country's space research capabilities. Launched on July 31, 2025, from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC)
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The Daxing District of Beijing Municipality has outlined a comprehensive strategy to promote high-quality economic development, focusing on strengthening foundations, improving quality and efficiency, and gathering strengths to shape distinctive advantages. The strategy aims to drive sustained and healthy economic growth, stimulate the vitality of market entities, and enhance the
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Research conducted at Wuhan University introduces a novel approach to monitoring vertical urban growth using photogrammetry remote sensing and spatial information sciences. The Stack On-Off model approach efficiently monitors vertical urban growth in Wuhan, China, using Sentinel-1 data from 2015 to 2024. The study highlights the importance of understanding urban
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Researchers from the University of Bath conducted a two-stage study to investigate how health is integrated in urban development policymaking in the UK. The study involved interviewing 37 policy officials and developing a causal loop diagram to identify key influencers and areas for change. The research found that health is
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Agricultural researchers from the University of Athens have recently published a study in the Remote Sensing journal, exploring the potential of precision irrigation in managing crop production. The study, which was funded by the Eu Regional Development Fund, finds that precision irrigation can significantly reduce crop water needs, minimizing over-irrigation
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The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched an Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) database to strengthen the country's industrial energy efficiency policies and promote innovation in clean technology solutions. The database is part of the country's efforts to improve energy performance and resource efficiency in the
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China's economy has continued to maintain a steady and progressive development trend in July, with production demand growing, employment and prices generally stable, and new quality productivity cultivated and strengthened. Despite the adverse effects of a complex and volatile external environment and extreme domestic weather, China's
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In Baiyin District, Gansu Province of China, the Baiyin Public Security Bureau's Tongcheng Branch has been actively working to improve the business environment for enterprises. By establishing a four-dimensional work system and implementing a "six must-visit" policy for affiliated enterprises, the police have provided targeted legal
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The Energy Commission of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, has unveiled a new Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Database, aimed at strengthening national frameworks for energy management and promoting international best practices. The database, resulting from surveys of industries across major hubs in Nigeria, will provide
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Nigeria's quest for economic development is threatened by a severe talent crisis, with an unemployment rate of 33 percent and a mismatch between graduates' skills and labour market demands. Polytechnics, designed to provide technical and vocational training, have been converted into universities, exacerbating the problem. The International
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on August 13, 2025, approved a $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. This significant milestone is a critical component of the project's co-financing arrangement, which aims to drive the State'
