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Alibaba Cloud disrupted after fire at Digital Realty datacenter in Singapore | The Express Tribune
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Listenย toย article A significant portion of Alibaba Cloud services experienced disruptions following a fire at a Digital Realty datacenter in Singapore. The blaze, which occurred early Tuesday morning on September 10, 2024, is believed to have been triggered by a lithium-ion…
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Punjab withdraws Rs14 power subsidy for ICT | The Express Tribune
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ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to immediately withdraw the Rs14 per unit electricity subsidy for the consumers of the Islamabad Capital Territory while succumbing to the pressure exerted by the International Monetary Fund. The decision would deprive the consumers…
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Gold prices rise globally and locally amid market shifts | The Express Tribune
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Gold prices have experienced a notable increase both globally and locally, reflecting significant movements in the precious metals market. On the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce has risen by $10, reaching a new level of $2,500….
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PIA privatisation process to conclude by October: Khawaja Asif | The Express Tribune
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The Federal Minister for Aviation, Khawaja Asif, has announced that the privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be completed by the end of October. Speaking during a National Assembly session, Asif emphasised the urgent need for privatisation, citing…
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IMF names new country head | The Express Tribune
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has appointed Mahir Binici as the new country head for Pakistan, while the government intensifies efforts to secure the $7 billion loan approval by the last week of September. All this is taking place amid…
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Finance minister calls for public trust restoration | The Express Tribune
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that unless public trust is restored, the country cannot move forward, and the private sector must step up to lead the country. While addressing the Senate, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that…
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Free computer centre set up for Keamari women | The Express Tribune
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KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, has launched a free computer training centre for women in Keamari and surrounding areas, hosted at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Industrial Home. This initiative is part of a broader effort…
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‘Pakistan faces $30b loss after floods’ | The Express Tribune
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the fourth meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities. The meeting, held in Islamabad, reviewed the progress of ongoing…
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Govt struggles to expand tax base as illicit trade surges | The Express Tribune
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LAHORE: The government of Pakistan is facing significant challenges in widening its tax base while simultaneously combating the rise of smuggling and illicit trade, both of which could generate crucial revenue for the national economy. Efforts to bring more traders…
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Oil rebounds as hurricane threat stabilises markets | The Express Tribune
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LONDON: Oil futures edged up on Monday as the risk of production disruptions from a potential hurricane approaching the US Gulf Coast helped prices steady after last week’s heavy losses. Brent crude was up 16 cents, or 0.23%, to $71.22…
