Following an extended stay due to a technical malfunction on its first journey to the ISS, NASA announced on Thursday that it was progressing towards certifying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner for crewed flights later this year or by early 2026.

The government is collaborating with Boeing to fix the Starliner’s malfunctioning propulsion system, which resulted in NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ eight-day initial crewed flight extending into a nine-month stay in orbit.

Earlier this month, Wilmore and Williams made their way back aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule.

As NASA gets ready for the next flight of the Starliner, joint teams are settling on the scope and schedule for a number of propulsion system test campaigns and studies that are planned for the spring and summer.

The voyage is probably scheduled for late this year or early next year, according to Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Boeing’s endeavour to repair the Starliner’s malfunctioning propulsion system has contributed to the aerospace behemoth’s difficult spacecraft development, which has cost it over $2 billion.

The Digital Youth Hub Program, spearheaded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is being introduced today in Islamabad with the goal of revolutionizing the information technology industry.
The youth will benefit greatly from this action made under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program.
Through the same site, youth will have access to all opportunities for skill development, employment, and scholarships.
The loan scheme for businesses will also offer loans to young people. The Digital Youth Hub also offers loans to young people who are traveling overseas.
The Digital Youth Hub also offers interest-free financing and easy installment plans for the Laptop for All Scheme.

The Punjab government has launched a significant digital empowerment effort led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, intending to provide IT and digital skills to 27,000 rural women.

As part of the programme, women will receive scholarships during training and be provided desktop computers and free Wi-Fi devices upon completion.

The Punjab Skills Development Department (PSDF) will administer a six-month online training program, enabling women to apply remotely through the official website.

The curriculum encompasses information technology, web development, programming, digital marketing, e-commerce, social media management, graphic design, freelancing, data entry, office automation, and cybersecurity. Participants will receive certifications and job placement support after training.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that women will be able to start freelancing, launch tech firms, or run online businesses from home, eliminating barriers to employment.

She underscored that digital training will facilitate economic empowerment, enabling women to participate in the global IT market and contribute to Punjab’s digital transformation.

The initiative aligns with broader goals of education, gender equality, and reducing economic disparities, positioning rural women as key players in the province’s digital transformation.