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Google's formal Pakistan entry sparks debate over US giant's motives
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Google's formal Pakistan entry sparks debate over US giant's motives

Google has officially established its first country office in Pakistan, marking its formal entry into the market. A Singapore-based senior executive emphasized that the move would support Pakistan's goal of achieving a $30 billion IT export target. However, industry experts and analysts suggest that Google's primary objective might be to tap into Pakistan's emerging digital market, which is showing signs of growth despite challenges such as internet penetration and regulatory hurdles.

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Google's formal Pakistan entry sparks debate over US giant's motives

Google has officially established its first country office in Pakistan, marking its formal entry into the market. A Singapore-based senior executive emphasized that the move would support Pakistan's goal of achieving a $30 billion IT export target. However, industry experts and analysts suggest that Google's primary objective might be to tap into Pakistan's emerging digital market, which is showing signs of growth despite challenges such as internet penetration and regulatory hurdles.

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