Gaza death toll rises to 28,473: health ministry

28,473 Palestinians have been killed and 68,146 have been injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October, the health ministry has said in a statement according to Reuters.

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By embracing clean energy solutions, the group continues to contribute toward lowering dependence on conventional energy sources and encouraging a more sustainable industrial ecosystem.

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“The real work begins after the applause fades, in the quiet, daily acts of care that no camera records.”

Indus Cloud Limited, Indus DC REIT and UBL form strategic partnership to accelerate Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and cloud adoption

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