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Zardari, Xi Pledge to Expand CPEC and Strengthen Strategic Ties

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Islamabad/Beijing: President Asif Ali Zardari met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, reaffirming the long-standing strategic partnership between Pakistan and China and charting the course for the expansion of CPEC under its second phase. Held at the Great Hall of the People, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, regional connectivity, and shared prosperity through CPEC. Both leaders emphasized the importance of high-level exchanges, people-to-people linkages, and cultural collaborations to further strengthen the China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the New Era. President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment…

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Breathe Pakistan Conference Kicks Off in Islamabad to Tackle Climate Change

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Islamabad is set to host a two-day international climate conference under DawnMedia’s ‘Breathe Pakistan’ initiative, beginning today at the Jinnah Convention Centre. The event brings together national and international experts to discuss viable solutions for climate resilience and mobilizing climate finance. The conference aims to position Pakistan as a climate-resilient nation by 2047 through collaboration with South Asian countries. Experts will address challenges such as rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, water scarcity, and frequent natural disasters. Key Sessions and Speakers A session on climate finance will feature Finance Minister Muhammad…

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Sindh, China Strengthen Economic Ties with Focus on Infrastructure, Energy, and KCR

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Beijing Feb 5 Sindh, China Strengthen Economic Ties with Focus on Infrastructure, Energy, and KCR In a significant step towards economic cooperation, a high-level delegation from the Sindh government, led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, met with top executives of Chinese companies in Beijing on February 5. The meetings focused on major infrastructure and energy projects, paving the way for enhanced bilateral partnerships. The delegation included Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi. Key…

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Simple Code Changes Could Cut Data Centre Energy Use by 30%, Study Finds

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Feb 4 (TechRepublic) – Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada, have discovered that data centres could slash energy consumption by up to 30% with a minor tweak—rewriting just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel’s network stack. The study highlights inefficiencies in how servers handle incoming network traffic, paving the way for major energy savings. Optimizing CPU Efficiency with Interrupt Request SuspensionThe breakthrough hinges on interrupt request (IRQ) suspension, a technique that enhances CPU efficiency by reducing unnecessary disruptions during peak network traffic. Normally, when a data packet…

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Oil Prices Slip as U.S. Pauses Tariffs on Mexico, Canada; OPEC+ Supply Outlook Weighs

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Feb 4 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a decision on steep tariffs for Mexico and Canada, the country’s largest foreign oil suppliers. Meanwhile, concerns over increased OPEC+ production from April added further pressure to prices. Market Movement: Brent crude declined 50 cents (0.7%) to $75.46 per barrel by 0432 GMT.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 89 cents (1.2%) to $72.27 per barrel.The tariff pause comes after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to tighten border enforcement…

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